Bolling Field, Washington DC adopted the owl insignia in 1918 until 1922 when it was superseded by the Capitol Dome insignia.
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
Date
1918-1922
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
Physical Description
Enamel paint on masonite depicting the Bolling Field Base insignia; an owl with a red, white, and blue "Uncle Sam" top hat and Air Corps Star insignia over breat and wearing boots on whte round background circle. Enamel Paint on Masonite
Dimensions
3-D: 61.3 × 61.3 × 0.6cm (2 ft. 1/8 in. × 2 ft. 1/8 in. × 1/4 in.)
Materials
Masonite Pressboard
Paints
Paper
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Uncharacterized Coating
Inventory Number
A19480005000
Credit Line
Donated by Brig. Gen. B. M. Hovey
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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