The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military award that was given to a member of the United States Army (including the Air Service), for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. The DSC is second only to the Medal of Honor and was established in January 1918.
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
Distinguished Service Cross; Obverse: bronze cross with American eagle depicted in center; raised letter text; Reverse: inscription surrounded by laurel leaf wreath; blue ribbon with red and white striped edges.
Dimensions
3-D: 4.8 × 1.1 × 8.5cm (1 7/8 × 7/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Synthetic Fabric
Solder
Protective Coating
Inventory Number
A19711067000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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