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The medal was established in 1918 and awarded to Noncommissioned Officers and enlisted personnel for volour, courage, and devotion to duty in active operations against the enemy.

 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 Kingdom Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Distinguished Flying Medal; Obverse: relief profile bust of King George VI depicted, embossed text "GEORGIUS VI D.G.: B.R. OMN: REX ET. INDIAE IMP."; Reverse: relief of the Goddess Nike seated on an aircraft depicted, embossed text "FOR COURAGE"; medal hangs from a silver winged ribbon; purple and white diagonal striped silk ribbon. Dimensions 3-D: 3.7 × 1 × 8.9cm (1 7/16 × 3/8 × 3 1/2 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
Silk
Solder
 Inventory Number A19640357000 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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