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
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