Display Status

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Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Physical Description

United States Army Air Corps 5th Bombardment Group painted leather Insignia; white Death's head (Skull) with gold wings; black text "KIAIO O KA LEWA" on lower scroll. (Hawaiian for "Guardians of the Heavens")

Dimensions

3-D: 12.5 × 0.3cm (4 15/16 × 1/8 in.)

Materials

Leather
Paint

Inventory Number

A19710407001

Credit Line

Donated by Miss Katherine M. Smart

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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