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Materials:
Copper Alloy
Gold Plating
Enamel
Solder
Dimensions:
3-D: 1.7 × 0.6 × 1.3cm (11/16 × 1/4 × 1/2 in.)
Type:
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Physical Description:
Lapel pin for the United States Distinguished Flying Cross; blue stripes with vertical red center stripe with two white stripes, two vertical white edge stripes
Summary:
The Distinguished Flying Cross was established by Presidential order on January 28, 1927. The medal is awarded to United States Military personnel for heroism or extraordinary achievement during an aerial flight..
Credit Line:
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Inventory Number:
A19640360001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv927dfbbe5-adde-442d-bf38-82ea223cd93b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19640360001