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United States. Army Air Forces [Eagle and Shield Pin]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.391.01 Author/Creator: United States. Army Air Forces Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: 1943-1946 Pagination: 1 pin : metal : brass Height: 2.3 cm, Width: 4.5 cm Order a Copy

A gold eagle on top of a shield decorated with a blue banner surrounding two white stars and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Pin backs attached.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
World War II
Military Uniforms
Air Force
Aviation
Military Decorations
Medal
World War II

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