Created by:

Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925  Search this

Worn by:

Eugene Harmond, American, born 1947  Search this

Medium:

ink on metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 2 3/4 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (7 × 2.8 × 0.3 cm)

Type:

pins (jewelry)

Place used:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

2004-2006

Description:

Delta Air Lines flight attendant wings insignia pin worn by Delta Air Lines' first Black male flight attendant, Eugene Harmond.

This metal pin features a design silver wings set against a silver laurel wreath. At center is the blue and red Delta "widget" logo with a blue nametag reading [EUGENE H.] in white lettering. At bottom center is a round, silver Delta "SKYTEAM" emblem. There are two silver metal fasteners on the back.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Aeronautics  Search this

Labor  Search this

Transportation  Search this

Travel  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Casey Grant in honor of Patricia Banks Edmiston, Patricia Grace Murphy and Eugene Harmond

Object number:

2018.50.14.2

Restrictions & Rights:

© Delta Air Lines

Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Awards and Medals

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5417fa72d-677d-4dc5-ad72-4cab293dc069

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.50.14.2