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.
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; five point silver star with raised five point silver star in center surrounded by laurel leaf wreath; Reverse: engraved text; red, white and blue striped ribbon.
Dimensions
3-D (Medal): 1.9 × 1.7 × 0.3cm (3/4 × 11/16 × 1/8 in.)
3-D (Ribbon): 1.7 × 3.3 × 0.6cm (11/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in.)
Materials
Medal: Copper Alloy
Gold Plating
Silver Plating
Ribbon: Silk
Inventory Number
A19640371000
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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