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This is an example of a standard issue wool blanket issued to personal of the Regia Aeronauitica 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 Italy Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous Physical Description Standard issue Regia Aeronautica gray wool blanket; light gray horizontal stripes at top and bottom of blanket; Regina Aeronautic insigna (eagle with spread wings and sheild held in talons "RA" lettering surrounds sheild) centered woven into the blanket Dimensions 74 3/4" x 59 1/4" x 1/16"
 Materials Overall: Wool
 Inventory Number A20110400000 Credit Line Gift of the Figus Family, in memory of Capt. Felice Figus Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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