The Capitol Dome insignia became the official insignia of Bolling Field, Washington, DC in 1922.

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

Physical Description

Painted enamel on masonite insignia of Bolling Field; the Capitol dome depicted on a slate blue round background surrounded by a stylized black and yellow sunburst.

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)

Materials

Masonite Board
Enamel Paints
Ferrous Alloy
Paper
Ink
Adhesive Tape
Unknown Coating

Inventory Number

A19480006000

Credit Line

Donated by Brig. Gen. B. M. Hovey

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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