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The Distinguished Flying Cross was established by Presidential order on January 28, 1927. The medal is awarded to United States Military personnel for heroism or extraordinary achievement during an aerial flight.

Display Status

This object is on display in Early Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Early Flight

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

United States Distinguished Flying Cross; Obverse: bronze four bladed propeller depicted with square sunburst; Reverse: inscribed text "GLENN CURTISS"; blue silk ribbon with vertical red center stripe with two white stripes, two vertical white edge stripes.

Dimensions

3-D: 4.4 x 1.3 x 9cm (1 3/4 x 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)

Materials

Medal - Bronze
Ribbon - Silk

Inventory Number

A19730619000

Credit Line

Bequest of the Estate of Glenn H. Curtiss

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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