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This lapel bar was part of the Naval Ordnance Development Award given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper in December 1945 by the United States Navy's Bureau of Ordnance. This award was presented annually to the person or group who contributed significantly to the research and development of naval ordnance. Dr. Draper received it for his development of the Mark 14 gunsight used in anti-aircraft weapons. His later career included work as an accomplished engineer, a long-time Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor, and inventions that made him the "father of inertial guidance." Dr. Draper gave the award to the National Collection in 1974.

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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-Medals & Ribbons Dimensions 3-D: 1.6 × 0.6cm (5/8 × 1/4 in.)
Storage: 6.4 × 6.4 × 5.7cm (2 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/4 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Gold Plating
Enamel
 Inventory Number A19800481000 Credit Line Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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