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Awarded personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard for extraordinary heroism in action against an ememy of 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 Cross; Obverse: relief of sailing ship depicted; Reverse: crossed anchors; blue silk ribbon with single silver stripe down center. Dimensions 3-D: 1.9 × 0.8 × 5.4cm (3/4 × 5/16 × 2 1/8 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Protective Coating
Solder
Paint
 Inventory Number A19640363000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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