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Koninklijk Nederlandsch-Indisch Leger (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force) wings

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c. 1940

Overview

Koninklijk Nederlandsch-Indisch Leger (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force) metal wings insignia. It depicts a radial motor with 7 engine cylinders with a curved horizontal propeller.
It has two copper lugs soldered to the reverse - one on each side of the propeller. - for attachment with a split pin to the uniform.
There is no maker's mark.

Historical information

This insignia would have been one of a pair worn on the shoulder lapels of the uniform jacket of servicemen in the Koninklijk Nederlandsch-Indisch Leger (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force).
It is likely to have been made either locally or in allied countries including Australia.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00940

Item type

Accessories

Badges

Collectibles

Personal Effects

Uniforms

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Bronze

Copper

Metal

Width

52 mm

Height or length

26 mm

Keywords

DUTCH EAST INDIES

Badges & Buttons

Second World War military insignia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Scientific or research significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Last modified

Monday, 27 July, 2026

Completeness

94

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