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Designed and worn by Roscoe Turner in the 1930s.

Display Status

This object is on display in Nation of Speed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Nation of Speed

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Manufacturer

Grant Bros.

Physical Description

one piece stamped 10K gold wings; red enamel and embossed letter text "RT" on silver oval center; 2 gemstones on center oval; 4 gemstones with silver backing surmount the center; leading silver edge of each with has 12 gemstones

Dimensions

3-D: 11.7 × 1.1 × 2.9cm (4 5/8 × 7/16 × 1 1/8 in.)

Materials

Gold Alloy
Possible Silver Alloy
Unknown Gemstones
Enamel
Solder

Inventory Number

A19970523000

Credit Line

Donated by the Estate of Madonna Turner

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply
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