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Insignia, Collar, South African Air Force

Object Details

Physical Description
South African Air Force right collar insignia; one piece stamped gold eagle; raised letter text "PER ASPERA AD ASTRA" on banner held in eagles talons.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Credit Line
Donated by Capt. M. A. C. and Rebecca Johnson
Materials
Copper Alloy
Gold Plating
Solder
Dimensions
3-D: 3.7 × 0.3 × 2.1cm (1 7/16 × 1/8 × 13/16 in.)
Type
AWARDS-Insignia
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