Insignia, 2nd Balloon Company, United States Army Air Corps
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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) 2nd Balloon Company insignia; blue masonite with white circle; white observation balloon with seven golden stars above it inside the circle.
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W) (Overall): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.) Materials
Masonite Board
Enamel Paints
Paper
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Unknown Coating
Adhesive Tape Inventory Number
A19360057011
Credit Line
Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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