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The Medal of Honor was instituted in 1861 and is awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action involving actual with opposing armed forces. It is the highest military honor awarded in the United States.

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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 United States Air Force Medal of Honor; gold five poin star; Obverse: relief of profile bust of Lady Liberty depicted in center of medal surrounded by a green enamel wreath; star hangs from the Air Force Coat of Arms with embossed text "VALOR"; Reverse: inscribed text "FOR EXHIBITION ONLY"; light blue ribbon with 13 white stars. Dimensions 3-D: 5.2 x 1.3 x 10.5cm (2 1/16 x 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)
 Materials Medal: Gold
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19711064000 Credit Line Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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