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: 3.7 × 0.3 × 9.2cm (1 7/16 × 1/8 × 3 5/8 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Natural Fabric (Likely Silk)
Gold Plating
Enamel
Solder
Possible Protective Coating
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
Inventory Number
A19710858000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Navy, Bureau of Personnel
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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