This medal was authorized on July 9, 1918 but instituted in 1932. The medal awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.
Yeager was awarded the medal for shooting down five Messerschmitt Bf 109s in one day.
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
Silver Star Medal; five point silver star with raised five point silver star in center surrounded by laurel leaf wreath; Reverse: engraved text "FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION CHARLES E. YEAGER"; ribbon comprised of center red stripe boarded by verticle white and blue stripes with oak leaf cluster.
Dimensions
3-D: 7.6 × 3.8 × 0.8cm (3 × 1 1/2 × 5/16 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Silver Alloy
Gold Alloy
Silk
Gold-Colored Plating
Inventory Number
A19870303000
Credit Line
Donated by Gen. and Mrs. Charles E. Yeager
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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