This American Defense Service Medal was authorized on June 28, 1941 and isssued to members of the United States Armed forces for service to the country during the limited emergency proclaimed by the President on September 8, 1939 or the unlimited national emergency proclaimed on May 27, 1941.
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 Defense Service Medal; Obverse: relief of Lady Liberty (Goddess Nike) brandishing a sword in her right hand and holding a shield behind her back with her left arm, embossed text "AMERICAN DEFENSE"; embossed text "FOR SERVICE DURING THE LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1939 OR DURING THE UNLIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT ON MAY 27, 1941."
Dimensions
3-D: 7 × 3.8 × 1cm (2 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 3/8 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Gold-Colored Plating
Inventory Number
A19660607000
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. John J. Ide
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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