This series of United States Army Air Corps and United States Navy insignia was sponsored by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Art Program. Paul Garber directed the painting of these insignia. They were originally on display in the aeronautical section of the Smithsonian "Tin Shed".
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
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
Sponsor
Works Progress Administration
Physical Description
United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) 13th Attack Squadron insignia; blue masonite board with running skeleton and bloody scythe in black circle. Enamel paint on Masonite Board
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
Materials
Masonite Pressboard
Paints
Paper
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Inventory Number
A19360057005
Credit Line
Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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