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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Artist C. L. Schmitz
 Manufacturer Medallic Art Company
 Physical Description Commemorative Brig. Gen. William Mitchell bronze medal; Obverse: relief bust of Gen. Mitchell depicted, embossed text "BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM LENDRUM MITCHELL; Reverse: embossed text "BORN 12.29.1879 IN NICE, FRANCE PIONEER CRUSADER FOR AIR POWER DEVOTED HIS MILITARY CAREER TO ALERTING OUR NATION TO THE NECESSITY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF AERONAUTICS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE AND AIR TRANSPORT FOR COMMERCE DIED 2.19.1936, MEDAL OF THE MONTH CLUB" Dimensions 3-D (Diameter x Depth): 3.2 × 0.3cm (1 1/4 × 1/8 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Unknown Synthetic Coating
 Inventory Number A19640238000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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