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Pin, Lapel, VN11RD9, United States Navy

Object Details

Physical Description
Single piece stamped brass wings; center emblem has crossed anchors and sitting rodent, with inscription "VN11RD9"
Summary
VN11RD9 was a U.S. Naval Reserve Squadron located at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Date
ca. 1930
Credit Line
Donated by Miss Katherine M. Smart
Materials
Copper Alloy
Gold Alloy
White Metal Plating
Solder
Dimensions
3-D: 1.6 × 0.8 × 1.3cm (5/8 × 5/16 × 1/2 in.)
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
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