Medal, Lapel Pin, Distinguished Flying Cross, United States
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The Distinguished Flying Cross was established by Presidential order on January 28, 1927. The medal is awarded to United States Military personnel for heroism or extraordinary achievement 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
Lapel pin for the United States Distinguished Flying Cross; blue stripes with vertical red center stripe with two white stripes, two vertical white edge stripes
Dimensions
3-D: 1.7 × 0.6 × 1.3cm (11/16 × 1/4 × 1/2 in.) Materials
Copper Alloy
Gold Plating
Enamel
Solder Inventory Number
A19640360001
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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