Distributed by
Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925
Worn by
Grant, Casey, American
Date
1971-1973
Medium
lacquer and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 11/16 × 2 3/8 × 3/8 in. (1.8 × 6 × 1 cm)
Description
Delta Air Lines pinback stewardess wings insignia worn by flight attendant Casey Grant.
The wings are composed of gold-colored metal with a blue, white, and red lacquer Delta "widget" logo at center, with [DELTA] engraved below it and a gold wing extending from either side. The has a straight pin clasp on the reverse side.
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
pins (jewelry)
Topic
Aeronautics
Fashion
Labor
Transportation
Travel
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Casey Grant in honor of Patricia Banks Edmiston, Patricia Grace Murphy and Eugene Harmond
Object number
2018.50.13.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Delta Air Lines
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5175d1d74-bdb3-4eed-b31d-dd3b992c5654

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