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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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