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Materials:
Wood
Coated Fabric
Synthetic Fabric
Adhesive
Paint
Steel
Dimensions:
3-D: 8.3 × 14.8 × 2.7cm (3 1/4 × 5 13/16 × 1 1/16 in.)
Type:
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Physical Description:
United States Air Medal; Bronze 16 point sunburst with relief of a blue eagle with lightning bolts in its talons diving; blue silk ribbon with two vertical gold stripes.
Summary:
The American Air Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic action or meritorious service during an aerial flight.
Credit Line:
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Inventory Number:
A19640361001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94e2a3a4c-4b35-4dd4-be7c-4e634a683e07
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19640361001