Sponsor:

Works Progress Administration  Search this

Materials:

Masonite Board

Enamel Paint

Paints

Ink

Adhesive Tape

Paper

Dimensions:

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

Type:

AWARDS-Insignia

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Physical Description:

United States Army Air Corps 12th Observation Group insignia; enamel on masonite; hunter green background; Canadian goose depicted; navy blue ring with yellow edge band and yellow letter text "OBSERVE AND REPORT"; white center disc.

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:

A19360057012

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9cb265dae-0835-4d9c-9467-49edbb197318

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19360057012