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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 Non-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: 8.4 × 3.2 × 9cm (3 5/16 × 1 1/4 × 3 9/16 in.)
 Materials Steel
Synthetic Fabric
Coated Paper or Fabric
Adhesive
Ink
Cadmium Plating
Paper
 Inventory Number A19711114001 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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