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Badge, Pilot, Peruvian International Airlines

Object Details

Physical Description
Peruvian International Airlines Pilot's badge; gold wire wings on black felt; embroidered Peruvian national crest in center of badge; gold wire text "PIA" surmounted by shield.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, Inc.
Materials
Synthetic Fabric
Copper Alloy
Gold Plating
Cotton Embroidery Thread
Paper
Adhesive
Dimensions
Overall: 4.9 × 10.2 × 0.5cm (1 15/16 × 4 × 3/16 in.)
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
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