The American Air Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic action or meritorious service during an aerial flight.

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

United States Air Medal enameled lapel pin; blue enamel with two vertical gold stripes.

Dimensions

3-D: 1.7 × 1 × 1.3cm (11/16 × 3/8 × 1/2 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy
Enamel

Inventory Number

A19711077002

Credit Line

Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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