These medals and trophies were awarded to General James (Jimmy) Doolittle for his aeronautical engineering and piloting accomplishments. General Doolittle earned his Doctor of Science Degree in aeronautical engineering from MIT in 1925.
Display Status
This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Honorary deMolay Legion of Honor presented James H. Doolittle; Obverse: blue enamel and gold cross with wreath and crossed swords, cross surmounted by a red enamel and gold crown and Maltese cross; gold letter text on blue cross "HONORARY DEMOLAY LEGION OF HONOR"; white silk ribbon with gold hanger with embossed text "HONROARY"; Reverse: blank.
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 x 1.3 x 9cm (1 1/2 x 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)
Materials
Medal: Enameled Gold
Ribbon: Silk
Inventory Number
A19600085000
Credit Line
Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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