Created by
Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925
Worn by
Harmond, Eugene, American, born 1947
Date
2004-2006
Medium
ink on metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 3/4 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (7 × 2.8 × 0.3 cm)
Description
Delta Air Lines flight attendant wings insignia pin worn by Delta Air Lines' first Black male flight attendant, Eugene Harmond.
This metal pin features a design silver wings set against a silver laurel wreath. At center is the blue and red Delta "widget" logo with a blue nametag reading [EUGENE H.] in white lettering. At bottom center is a round, silver Delta "SKYTEAM" emblem. There are two silver metal fasteners on the back.
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
pins (jewelry)
Topic
Aeronautics
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
2018.50.14.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Delta Air Lines
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5417fa72d-677d-4dc5-ad72-4cab293dc069

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page