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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-Insignia Manufacturer L. G. Balfour Co.
 Physical Description United States Air Force Excellence-in-Competition gold National Pistol badge; relief of a .45 caliber pistol, white enamel target, and blue and white enamel United States Air Force crest depicted on medallion; medallion hangs from bar with embossed text "U.S. AIR FORCE". Dimensions 3-D: 4.6 × 0.6 × 5.4cm (1 13/16 × 1/4 × 2 1/8 in.)
 Materials Gold Alloy
Enamel
Solder
 Inventory Number A19711103000 Credit Line Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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