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Presented by the Polish government to James H. Doolittle during World War II.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

Poland

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Physical Description

Silver Polish Air Force Pilot badge presented to Jimmy Doolittle; single stamped piece eagle with upturned wings and wreath in talons; screw back attachment and hanging chain with hook.

Dimensions

3-D: 8.3 × 6.4 × 1.1cm (3 1/4 × 2 1/2 × 7/16 in.)

Materials

Silver Alloy
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy

Inventory Number

A19600084000

Credit Line

Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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