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VN11RD9 was a U.S. Naval Reserve Squadron located at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
ca. 1930
United States of America
AWARDS-Insignia
Single piece stamped brass wings; center emblem has crossed anchors and sitting rodent, with inscription "VN11RD9"
3-D: 1.6 × 0.8 × 1.3cm (5/8 × 5/16 × 1/2 in.)
Copper AlloyGold AlloyWhite Metal PlatingSolder
A19710696001
Donated by Miss Katherine M. Smart
National Air and Space Museum
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