Hungarian Gilded Aviation Badge Picked up by U.S. Army Soldier

Object/Artifact

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Southern Forest Heritage Museum

Name/Title

Hungarian Gilded Aviation Badge Picked up by U.S. Army Soldier

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.77

Tags

World War II, WWII

Description

A Hungarian Gilded Aviation Badge from World War II

Context

This item shows what an aviation badge looked like for aerial excellence in Hungary. Many nations throughout history have used an eagle or some type of predatory bird to symbolize their military or their air based forces. World War II was no exception to this concept.

Collection

World War II Collection, Rhodes Brothers Collections

Acquisition

Accession

2022.1

Source or Donor

Douglas J. Rhodes

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

*title of entry*, Rhodes Brothers Collection, *Accession Number*, *Exhibit Title (if it's being displayed)*, Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Long Leaf, LA.