US Naval Aviator Insignia Carving

Name/Title

US Naval Aviator Insignia Carving

Entry/Object ID

2018.18.0001

Description

Large, intricately carved wooden wall plaque depicting the United States Naval Aviator insignia, commonly known as 'Navy Wings.' The insignia features a central fouled anchor surmounted by a shield bearing 13 vertical stripes, flanked by a pair of outstretched wings.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1970

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Carving

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Material

Wood

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

United States Navy