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This medal was part of the United States Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service award given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper in 1960. The award recognizes exceptionally distinguished service and accomplishments with significant Air Force-wide scope and impact, and is the highest award granted to a civilian. Dr. Draper received it for his work from 1946-1960 in guidance, navigation, and control systems for numerous Air Force weapons systems and his service during the same period on varous panels of the Scientific Advisory Board that advised the Chief of Staff. He also received the award in 1951, 1967, and 1969.

Dr. Draper donated a collection of his awards, including this medal, to the National Collection in 1974.

 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 Not Known
 Dimensions 3-D: 7.6 × 3.8 × 0.5cm (3 × 1 1/2 × 3/16 in.)
Storage: 12.7 × 8.9 × 5.1cm (5 × 3 1/2 × 2 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Gold plating
Synthetic Fabric
 Inventory Number A19800504000 Credit Line Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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