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The Japanese governement presented this banner, pioneer aviator, Arthur Smith in recognition of his demonstration flights in Japan in 1916.

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

Date

1916

Country of Origin

Japan

Type

MEMORABILIA-People

Physical Description

Commemorative Banner; light blue with red fringe boarder and dark blue tasstle; embroidered blue and gold cockade in center of banner surrounded by symbols; embroidered text above cockade "Memento of Japan China War 1894 - 95, Presented to Mr. Art Smith, By Lieutenant-General Nagaoka,Tokio June 1916".

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 78.7 x 55.9cm (31 x 22 in.)

Materials

Silk, felt, synthetic fabric

Inventory Number

A19360013000

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. J. T. Smith

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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