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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 Medal for Merit presented to Juan T. Trippe; Medal: relief of an American eagle with up turned wings sitting on a column depicted, eagle surrounded by a blue enamel ring with 13 white stars, medal hangs from a gold and green enamel wreath; Reverse: embossed text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR MERIT"; magent silk ribbon with two white center stripes. Dimensions 3-D: 3.8 × 0.8 × 10.5cm (1 1/2 × 5/16 × 4 1/8 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Possible Gold Plating
Silk
Enamel
Protective Coating
Solder
 Inventory Number A19791453000 Credit Line Donated by Juan T. Trippe Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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