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This medal was part of the Distinguished Service award that was given by the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) to its employees. Created in 1915 by Congress to conduct and oversee scientific research in the field of aeronautics, NACA continued in existence until 1958 when it was succeeded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This was one of many awards given by NACA to its employees. The medal was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian Institution in 1979.

 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 Dimensions 3-D (Closed): 16.2 × 8.6 × 2.7cm (6 3/8 × 3 3/8 × 1 1/16 in.)
Storage: 24.1 × 15.2 × 6.4cm (9 1/2 × 6 × 2 1/2 in.)
 Materials Wood
Synthetic Fabric
Satin
Velvet
Cardstock
Steel
Paint
 Inventory Number A19790539001 Credit Line Gift of NASA Headquarters Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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