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 Patrol Squadron 1 insignia; an elephant riding a white cloud hold bomb in its trunk depicted; blue center circle surrounded by a red ring; silver background.
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)
Materials
Masonite Board
Paints
Paper
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Inventory Number
A19360055005
Credit Line
Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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