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The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) gave this medal to James Webb in 1964 for outstanding achievement. Founded in 1946, the AFCEA is an international, non-profit organization representing professionals in the communications, electronics, intelligence, and information systems areas. James Webb received the medal for his work as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a position in which he had been serving since 1961.

 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 Dimensions 3-D (Medal): 3.5 × 7.9 × 1cm (1 3/8 × 3 1/8 × 3/8 in.)
Storage: 10.8 × 8.3 × 2.5cm (4 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 1 in.)
 Materials Non-magnetic Metal
Unknown Plating
Copper Alloy
Ribbon
 Inventory Number A20020268000 Credit Line Found In Collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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