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This plywood insignia was cut from an aircraft of the German Air Service during World War I. This straight black cross, often called the "Balkenkreuz," was a World War I insignia adopted by the German Air Service in mid-April 1918. Variations of the straight cross design replaced the earlier "cross pattée" insignia on all German aircraft for the duration of the conflict and beyond.

 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 Germany Type MEMORABILIA-World War I Physical Description German straight black cross ("Balkenkreuz") painted on solid blue and green background; a black letter "C" is in the bottom-right corner. Dimensions 3-D: 86.4 x 48.3 x 3.8cm (34 x 19 x 1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Plywood, paint
 Inventory Number A19530076000 Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Harold E. Hartney Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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