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
50th Anniversary of the Douglas World Cruiser Commemorative Medal; Obverse: relief of the Douglas World Cruiser biplane depicted, embossed text "50TH ANNIVERSARY FIRST AROUND-THE-WORLD FLIGHT 1924-1974 DOUGLAS WORLD CRUISER"; Reverse: etched map of the route flown by the DWC, embossed text "6 APRIL TO 28 SEPTEMBER 1924 AAHS 27,553 MILES SEATTLE 175 DAYS".
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 × 0.3cm (1 1/2 × 1/8 in.)
Materials
Sterling Silver
Inventory Number
A19761015000
Credit Line
Donated by the American Aviation Historical Society
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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