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Bolling Field, Washington DC adopted the owl insignia in 1918 until 1922 when it was superseded by the Capitol Dome insignia.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 Usage conditions apply
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