The Italian Order of Merit was awarded to American aviators who trained in Foggia Italy during World War I.
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
Italy
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
The miniature Italian Order of Merit; a white enameled cross with gold eagles in each quadrant and gold five point star in the center of the cross; medal suspended from a gold crown in the shape of a castle, in turn suspended from blue green ribbon with red vertical stripes.
Dimensions
3-D: 7.8 × 1.5 × 0.2cm (3 1/16 × 9/16 × 1/16 in.)
Materials
Medal: Gilded and Enameled Brass
Ribbon: Silk
Inventory Number
A19940184001
Credit Line
Donated by the Family of George Harold Cronin
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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