Badge, Cap, Mechanic, Transcontinental & Western Air Inc. (TWA)

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Object Details

Physical Description

Transcontinental & Western Air Inc. Mechanic's cap badge; blue enamel on brass disc with gold letter text "TWA" in center of badge.

Credit Line

Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, Inc.

Inventory Number

A19711611000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Materials

Copper Alloy

Gold Plating

Enamel

Dimensions

3-D: 4.6 × 4.6 × 2.1cm (1 13/16 × 1 13/16 × 13/16 in.)

Storage: 10.2 × 10.2 × 3.8cm (4 in. × 4 in. × 1 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9298aeb7f-0148-4421-be76-4784c6ee68aa

Record ID

nasm_A19711611000