These are an example of a standard issue brass "U.S." national uniform collar insignia.

This insignia was worn by Dr. Thomas N. Weems. He served as a navigator on a Martin B-26 Marauder “Winsockie” of 69th Bombardment Squadron. The “Winsockie” was one of the two B-26s of the 69th Bombardment Squadron assigned to Midway Island in June 1942.

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

Pilot

Dr. Thomas N. Weems

Physical Description

One pair of United States military issue "U.S." stamped brass collar insignia with pin back. Two pin backings per insignia.

Dimensions

3-D: 1.9 × 1.3 × 1.3cm (3/4 × 1/2 × 1/2 in.)
3-D (Overall): 2.9 × 1.3 × 1.1cm (1 1/8 × 1/2 × 7/16 in.)

Materials

Silver Alloy
Copper Alloy
Solder

Inventory Number

A20181742000

Credit Line

Donated by the families of Rebecca E. Weems, Ph.D., George Halton Weems, and Philip N. Weems

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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