American Institute of Fine Arts, Foot Prints on the Sands of Time Award, medal presented to James H. Doolittle on November 23, 1974.
The AIFA issued this medal to individuals that the organization deemed to make lasting impression "on the sands of time" and they recognized their aclaimed which they determined was "enobling and an enrichment to our culture."
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 Institute of Fine Arts, Foot Prints on the Sands of Time Award, medal presented to James H. Doolittle; Obverse: blue enamel foot print depicted in center of medal; light blue silk ribbon.
Medal: Silver
Ribbon: Silk
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 × 0.3 × 8.5cm (1 1/2 × 1/8 × 3 3/8 in.)
Materials
Magnetic Metal Alloy
Natural Fabric
Unknown Metal Plating
Paint
Natural Thread
Inventory Number
A19750738000
Credit Line
Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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