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 Navy Medal of Honor; gold five poin star; Obverse: relief of Minerva repulsing a figure "Discord" depicted; surrounded by a ring of five point stars; star hangs from anchor hanger; Reverse: inscribed text "FOR EXHIBITION ONLY"; light blue ribbon with 13 white stars.
Dimensions
3-D: 5.4 x 1.3 x 9cm (2 1/8 x 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)
Materials
Medal: Gold
Ribbon: Silk
Inventory Number
A19710856000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Navy, Bureau of Personnel
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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