This is an example of the 4th Composite Group insignia. The unit was formed from 2nd, 3nd and 28th Aero Squadrons in 1919. In 1920s, the group was transferred from Mitchell Field, New York to the Philippines. The Air Corps disbanded the group as an organizational unit in November 1941 a few weeks prior to the outbreak of war in the Pacific on December 7, 1941.
This 4th Composite Group insignia is one of a series of United States Army Air Corps and United States Navy insignia that 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 4th Composite Group Insignia; blue enamel shield with yellow sun burst in upper right corner; green enamel bar sinister with four black Maltese crosses; shield surmounted by ornithosaurian eagle; black enamel text "UP AND AT 'EM" on lower silver scroll.
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 60.3 × 61 × 0.5cm (1 ft. 11 3/4 in. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
Materials
Masonite Board
Paints
Paper
Ink
Adhesive Tape
Inventory Number
A19360057000
Credit Line
Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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