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This insignia was part of a collection of original art work commissioned for the Smithsonian Institution through the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.

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 United States Navy Naval Air Station Pensacola insignia; a duck wearing a leather flying helmet and goggles landing on water depicted; slate blue back with sea green water; reddish orange ring surrounds cartoon character in center; silver background. Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
Materials Masonite Board
Paints
Ferrous Alloy
Ink
Inventory Number A19360055018 Credit Line Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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