Materials:

Copper Alloy

Possible 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:

United States Army Distinguished Service Medal presented to Gen. Charles Yeager; Obverse: American eagle crest surrounded by blue enamel ring with inscription; Reverse: inscription; red, white, and blue striped silk ribbon.

Summary:

This medal was authorized on July 9, 1918 for exceptional meritorious service to the United States in duty of great responsibility with the U.S. Army.

Credit Line:

Donated by Gen. and Mrs. Charles E. Yeager

Inventory Number:

A19870232001

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/nv918f34a96-d564-4170-a971-85648ce93f8b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19870232001