This is an example of a 21st Airship Group distinctive uniform collar insignia. The 21st Airship Group was formed at Scott Field, Illinois, on June 26, 1922 from the units of the I Corps Balloon Corps. Between the Wars, the group was the only active lighter-than-air headquarters in the Air Servce and then the Army Air Corps. With no need for lighter than air units, the Air Corps disbanded the unit on May 27, 1939.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Insignia Physical Description United States Army Air Corps 21st Airship Group Distinctive Insignia; green enamel shield with black enamel horizontal center stripe; silver duck, sheep, and rooster depicted on black stripe; shield surmounted by sun god Helios in blue and yellow enamel; black enamel text "SIC ITUR AD ASTRA" on lower silver scroll. Dimensions 3-D: 2 x 1.3 x 2.5cm (13/16 x 1/2 x 1 in.)
 Materials Enameled Brass
 Inventory Number A19710348000 Credit Line Donated by Miss Katherine M. Smart Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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