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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.
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
United States Army miniature Medal of Honor; gold five point star with green enamel wreath; relief bust of the Minerva depicted in the center disc of medal; embossed text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on ring around the bust; one piece stamped eagle hanger with embossed text "VALOR"; light blue ribbon with 13 white stars; Reverse: blank.
Dimensions
3-D: 1.7 × 5.9 × 0.6cm (11/16 × 2 5/16 × 1/4 in.) Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Gold Plating
Enamel
White Metal Alloy Inventory Number
A19640372000
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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