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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.

This medal was presented to Louis Purnell of the 332 Fighter Squadron.

 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 United States Distinguished Flying Cross; Obverse: bronze four bladed propeller depicted with square sunburst; blue silk ribbon with vertical red center stripe with two white stripes, two vertical white edge stripes; Reverse inscribed "LOUIS PURNELL"; two oak leaf clusters. Dimensions 3-D: 4.4 × 0.6 × 9cm (1 3/4 × 1/4 × 3 9/16 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Solder
Possible Protective Coating
 Inventory Number A20130013000 Credit Line Donated by Louis R. Purnell Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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