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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 and awarded to Floyd Bennett for participating with Richard Byrd on first flight over the North Pole on May 9, 1926.

 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 Manufacturer Bailey, Banks, and Biddle
 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: 4 × 1 × 9cm (1 9/16 × 3/8 × 3 9/16 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Gold Plating
Enamel
Solder
 Inventory Number A19630334000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Cora Bennett Hoffman Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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