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.
