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
Restrictions & Rights
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