Pin, Military/Polish Air Force insignia

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Title

Pin, Military/Polish Air Force insignia

Description

Polish Air Force insignia made from gold-tone pressed metal (highly tarnished). Polish eagle at center with crown. Eagle has wings outstretched and is sitting on top of a small shield. Around each wing on outer edge is a section of geometrically decorated border. At top of pin, there is a cut-out section of the border near the top of the eagle's head. Faint initials of "LS" etched into lower shield.

Date

1939-1945 circa

Extent

1 pin : metal ; 5 x 4 cm

Format

Rights

Bibliographic Citation

The Leon Swietlikowski World War II Collection/The Museum of Flight

Identifier

2009-12-01_object_021_01
2009-12-01_object_021_02