Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, United States Navy, Gen. Claire Chennault
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This medal was awarded to Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault on December the 2nd, 1947, for his service as a command general of the 14th Air Force and the American Volunteer group in China during World War II.
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: 3.8 x 1.3 x 7.6cm (1 1/2 x 1/2 x 3 in.) Materials
Medal - Bronze
Ribbon - Silk Inventory Number
A19630378000
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. Anna Chennault
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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