Insignia, Patrol Squadron 1, United States Navy

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Object Details

Sponsor

Works Progress Administration

Physical Description

United States Navy Patrol Squadron 1 insignia; an elephant riding a white cloud hold bomb in its trunk depicted; blue center circle surrounded by a red ring; silver background.

Summary

This insignia was part of a collection of original art work commissioned for the Smithsonian Institution through the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.

Credit Line

Sponsored by the Works Progress Administration

Date

ca. 1935

Inventory Number

A19360055005

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Materials

Masonite Board

Paints

Paper

Ink

Ferrous Alloy

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 61 × 61 × 0.5cm (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 3/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv936d33e1b-225f-4387-825a-ca070ce2c64e

Record ID

nasm_A19360055005