Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Physical Description

Transcontinental & Western Air Inc. Pilot's badge; one piece stamped gold wings with a profile relief of an American Indian head with feathered headdress in center shield of badge; raised letter text "TRANSCONTINENTAL AND WESTERN AIR INC." on wings.

Dimensions

3-D: 9 × 1.3 × 2.2cm (3 9/16 × 1/2 × 7/8 in.)

Materials

Metal Alloy (Gold)
Copper Alloy

Inventory Number

A19711609000

Credit Line

Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, Inc.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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