Case, Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, United States, Gen. Charles Yeager
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The Distinguished Flying Cross was established by Presidential order on January 28, 1927. The medal is awarded to United States Military personnel for heroism or extraordinary achievement during an aerial flight.
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
Case for United States Distinguished Flying Cross.
Dimensions
3-D: 16.8 × 8.9 × 3.2cm (6 5/8 × 3 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.) Materials
Wood
Leather
Silk
Velvet
Ferrous Alloy
Ink Inventory Number
A19870304003
Credit Line
Donated by Gen. and Mrs. Charles E. Yeager
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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