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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 services with 30 consecutive days 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

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