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This medal was authorized 1919 for exceptional meritorious service to the United States in duty of great responsibility with the U.S. Navy.
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
Gold U.S. Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Obverse: relief of American eagle in center of medal surrounded by blue enamel ring; Reverse: relief of a trident surrounded by wreath; medal attached to ribbon by 5 point white enamel star with anchor in center; blue silk ribbon with single yellow stripe down center.
Dimensions
3-D: 1.9 × 1.6 × 6cm (3/4 × 5/8 × 2 3/8 in.) Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Enamel
Protective Coating
Paint Inventory Number
A19640368000
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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