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This reproduction of Charles Nungegser's aircraft insignia was commissioned for the Smithsonian Institution through the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.. 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
Date ca. 1935 Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Insignia Sponsor Works Progress Administration
Physical Description Charles Nungegser's aircraft insignia; enamel on masonite; gray background with black heart; white skull and cross bones, coffin flanked by two candle sticks depicted on heart. Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
Materials Masonite Board
Paints
Ferrous Alloy
Paper
Ink
Adhesive Tape
Inventory Number A19360056000 Credit Line Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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