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This medal was authorized on July 9, 1918 but instituted in 1932. The medal awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.

This medal was not award to an individual. It was donated to the Musuem for exhibition purposes.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Silver Star Medal; five point silver star with raised five point silver star in center surrounded by laurel leaf wreath; Reverse: engraved text "FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION FOR EXHIBITION ONLY"; ribbon comprised of center red stripe boarded by verticle white and blue stripes. Dimensions 3-D: 7.3 × 3.8 × 0.6cm (2 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Gold Plating
Silver Alloy
 Inventory Number A19710111000 Credit Line Transferred from the United States Army, Office of the Adjutant General Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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