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This large medal was part of the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service award received by Dr. Charles Stark Draper in 1970. It is the highest Department of Defense award a non-career civilian can be given. Dr. Draper received the award for the extensive work the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Instrumentation Laboratory he headed conducted in the areas of guidance, navigation, and control systems for various weapons systems, aircraft, and naval vessels. Dr. Draper donated a collection of his awards, including this medal, to the National Collection in 1974.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Rockets & Missiles at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Dimensions 3-D (L x W x H): 3.2 × 1.3 × 1cm (1 1/4 × 1/2 × 3/8 in.)
 Materials Brass medal attached to cloth ribbon.
 Inventory Number A19800559000 Credit Line Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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