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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 Manufacturer Medallic Art Company
 Physical Description Bronze National Geographic Society Special Medal of Honor presented to Richard Byrd; Obverse: relief of Icarus, globe and sunburst depicted, embossed text "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY SPECIAL MEDAL OF HONOR"; Reverse: relief profile bust of Adm. Richard Byrd and a U.S. Naval Aviator's badge depicted, embossed text "RICHARD EVELYN BYRD, REAR ADMIRAL, U.S.N., HE MADE DISTINGUIHSED CONTRIBUTIONS TO KNOWLEGE OF ANTARCTICA AND WAS FIRST TO REACH THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOUTH POLE BY AIR, NOV. 29, 1929" Dimensions 3-D: 10 × 0.6cm (3 15/16 × 1/4 in.)
 Materials Bronze (Copper Alloy)
Varnish
 Inventory Number A19640120000 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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