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The American Air Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic action or meritorious service during an aerial flight.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
United States of America
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Lapel pin for the United States Air Medal; enameled and gold-plated pin with blue background and two vertical gold stripes
3-D: 1.7 × 0.5 × 1.3cm (11/16 × 3/16 × 1/2 in.)
Copper AlloyEnamelSolder
A19951673001
Found In Collection. Donor Unknown at this Time. Found on NASM Premises.
National Air and Space Museum
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