The Japanese governement presented this banner, pioneer aviator, Arthur Smith in recognition of his demonstration flights in Japan in 1916.
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
1916
Country of Origin
Japan
Type
MEMORABILIA-People
Physical Description
Commemorative Banner; light blue with red fringe boarder and dark blue tasstle; embroidered blue and gold cockade in center of banner surrounded by symbols; embroidered text above cockade "Memento of Japan China War 1894 - 95, Presented to Mr. Art Smith, By Lieutenant-General Nagaoka,Tokio June 1916".
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 78.7 x 55.9cm (31 x 22 in.)
Materials
Silk, felt, synthetic fabric
Inventory Number
A19360013000
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. J. T. Smith
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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