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

National Air and Space Museum

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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Record ID
nasm_A19360057011
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv911c7c10d-fb47-4e09-b20f-cd0e3afc0be2

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