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The Airman's Medal was authorized on August 10, 1956 to replace the Soldier's Medal for Air Force personnel. It is presented actions involving voluntary risk of life under conditions other than combat.

 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 Bronze Airman's Medal; Obverse: relief of the Greek god Hermes with an American eagle in his hand depiced, embossed text "AIRMEN'S MEDAL"; blue and yellow striped silk ribbon with light blue edge stripe. Dimensions 3-D: 3.7 × 0.5 × 7.5cm (1 7/16 × 3/16 × 2 15/16 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Solder
Protective Coating
 Inventory Number A19711073000 Credit Line Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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