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This object is on display in Pre-1920 Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Pre-1920 Aviation
Object Details
Country of Origin France Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Owner Rear Admiral Edwin C. Parsons, 1892 - 1968
 Physical Description French Medalille Militaire; silver medal; obverse bust of Napoleon depicted in center surrounded by blue enamel ring with inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS 1870"; Reverse: inscription "VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE" surrounded by blue enamel ring; medal hangs from ribbon by crossed cannons, anchor, and armor breast plate; yellow silk ribbon with light green stripes. Dimensions 3-D: 2.7 x 1.3 x 11.5cm (1 1/16 x 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
 Materials Medal: Silver
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19772570000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Edwin C. Parsons Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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