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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 Owner Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker
 Physical Description Federal Aviation Agency Medal presented to Edward Rickenbacker; Obverse: relief of Agency's winged compass points and globe depicted, embossed text "FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"; Reverse: embossed and inscribed text "AWARDED TO CAPT. E. V. RICKENBACKER FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE"; red silk ribbon with white dots in three columns. Dimensions 3-D: 3.8 × 0.6 × 7.8cm (1 1/2 × 1/4 × 3 1/16 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Gold Plating
Natural Fabric
Enamel
Solder
 Inventory Number A19740350000 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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