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The American Campaign Medal was established by Executive Order 9265 on November 6, 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The medal was awarded to any member of the United States armed servies with 30 consecutive day of service in the American Theater between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946.

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 American Campaign Medal; Obverse: relief of Consolidated B-24, battleship, submarine, and a factory in the background depicted, embossed text "AMERICAN CAMPAIGN"; Reverse: relief of an eagle depicted, embossed dates "1941-1945"; light blue ribbon with white, black, and red stripes. Dimensions 3-D: 7 × 3.5 × 0.5cm (2 3/4 × 1 3/8 × 3/16 in.)
Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Gold-Colored Plating
Inventory Number A19660608000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. John J. Ide Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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