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Materials:
Synthetic Fabric
Copper Alloy
Dimensions:
3-D: 3.7 × 0.6 × 1.1cm (1 7/16 × 1/4 × 7/16 in.)
Type:
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Physical Description:
Ribbon medal for the Distinguished Service Cross; Obverse: blue ribbon with red and white striped edges.
Summary:
The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military award that was given to a member of the United States Army (including the Air Service), for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. The DSC is second only to the Medal of Honor and was established in January 1918.
Credit Line:
Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center
Inventory Number:
A19711067001
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/nv967a4058a-9465-4673-a898-7976fff21c9d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19711067001