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Edwin "Ted" Parsons became a pilot in the French Air Service in 1916 and, beginning in January 1917, he flew with the famed Lafayette Escadrille. When the unit was transferred to the U.S. Army Air Service in February 1918, Parsons elected to stay in the French Air Service. By the end of the war, he had shot down eight enemy aircraft.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Pre-1920 Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Pre-1920 Aviation
Object Details
Country of Origin Belgium Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Owner Rear Admiral Edwin C. Parsons, 1892 - 1968
 Physical Description Order of Leopold; white enamel maltese cross lying on a green wreath; Obverse: rampant lion of Belgium in center of of medal surrounded by motto; medal surmounted by the crown of Belgium and hangs from purple ribbon with bronze palm leaf. Dimensions 3-D: 4 x 1.3 x 12.5cm (1 9/16 x 1/2 x 4 15/16 in.)
Other (Medal): 1 9/16 x 1 9/16in. (4 x 4cm)
 Materials Medal: Silver
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19772574000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Edwin C. Parsons Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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