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This badge was adopted on May 27, 1913 and worn by Military Aviators in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Insignia Physical Description United States Signal Corps Military Aviator Badge; Gilt plated; American eagle holding crossed Signal Corps signal flags; eagle suspended from a bar with raised letter text "MILITARY AVIATOR". Dimensions 3-D: 4.5 x 1.3 x 2.5cm (1 3/4 x 1/2 x 1 in.)
 Materials Gold plated brass
 Inventory Number A19710202000 Credit Line Donated by Miss Katherine M. Smart Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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