Designed and worn by Roscoe Turner in the 1930s.
Display Status
This object is on display in Nation of Speed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
Manufacturer
Grant Bros.
Physical Description
one piece stamped 10K gold wings; red enamel and embossed letter text "RT" on silver oval center; 2 gemstones on center oval; 4 gemstones with silver backing surmount the center; leading silver edge of each with has 12 gemstones
Dimensions
3-D: 11.7 × 1.1 × 2.9cm (4 5/8 × 7/16 × 1 1/8 in.)
Materials
Gold Alloy
Possible Silver Alloy
Unknown Gemstones
Enamel
Solder
Inventory Number
A19970523000
Credit Line
Donated by the Estate of Madonna Turner
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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