American Legion Post 743 Medal presented to Gen. Charles Yeager; Obverse relief of a hand and jet aircraft depicted; Reverse: embossed and inscribed text "MAY 12, 1954, PRESENTED TO MAJOR CHARLES E. YEAGER, AVIATORS' POST NO. 743 AMERICAN LEGION FLIGHT OF X-1A 12 DEC. 1955"; olive ribbon with blue and yellow center stripe with rainbow striped edge. Created by Jason A. Smith Date Created 06/16/2016 Source National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Keywords Aviation; Awards; Medals; People Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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