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The Air Force Medal is awarded to Non-commission officers and enlisted personnel for bravery.

 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 Kingdom Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Air Force Medal; Obverse: relief profile bust of King George VI depicted, embossed text "GEORGUS VI D G BR OMN REX"; Reverse: relieif of the God Hermes riding a hawk depicted, embossed date "1918"; red and white diagonal striped silk ribbon. Dimensions 3-D: 3.8 × 0.8 × 9.2cm (1 1/2 × 5/16 × 3 5/8 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
Silk
Solder
 Inventory Number A19640355000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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