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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 Eastern Airlines Medal presented to Capt. Edward Rickenbacker; Obverse: relief of sun burst with profile bust of a pilot wearing a leather flying helmet and goggles surrounded by a wreath depicted; Reverse: inscribed text "EASTERN AIR LINES MEDAL FOR SERVICE TO AIR TRANSPORTATION OUTSIDE THE LINE OF DUTY PRESENTED TO CAPT. EDDIE RICKENBACKER 60TH BIRTHDAY OCTOBER 8, 1930"; red and blue silk ribbon. Dimensions 3-D: 4.1 × 0.8 × 9.2cm (1 5/8 × 5/16 × 3 5/8 in.)
 Materials Gold Alloy
Silk
Solder
 Inventory Number A19740361000 Credit Line Gift of the Estate of Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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