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 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; Reverse: inscribed text "FOR EXHIBITION ONLY"; blue silk ribbon with vertical red center stripe with two white stripes, two vertical white edge stripes.
Dimensions
3-D: 9.5 × 4.4 × 0.5cm (3 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Gold-Colored Plating
Inventory Number
A19711072000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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