Insignia, 2nd Balloon Company, United States Army Air Corps

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Object Details

Sponsor

Works Progress Administration

Physical Description

United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) 2nd Balloon Company insignia; blue masonite with white circle; white observation balloon with seven golden stars above it inside the circle.

Summary

This series of United States Army Air Corps and United States Navy insignia was sponsored by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Art Program. Paul Garber directed the painting of these insignia. They were originally on display in the aeronautical section of the Smithsonian "Tin Shed".

Credit Line

Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration

Inventory Number

A19360057011

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Materials

Masonite Board

Enamel Paints

Paper

Ink

Ferrous Alloy

Unknown Coating

Adhesive Tape

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W) (Overall): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 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/nv911c7c10d-fb47-4e09-b20f-cd0e3afc0be2

Record ID

nasm_A19360057011