The American Air Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic action or meritorious service 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
United States Air Medal; Bronze 16 point sunburst with relief of a blue eagle with lightning bolts in its talons diving; blue silk ribbon with two vertical gold stripes.
Dimensions
3-D: 9.2 × 4.3 × 0.6cm (3 5/8 × 1 11/16 × 1/4 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Inventory Number
A19711077000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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