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.
This medal was not award to an individual. It was donated to the Musuem for exhibition purposes.
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 FOR EXHIBITION ONLY"; ribbon comprised of center red stripe boarded by verticle white and blue stripes.
Dimensions
3-D: 7.5 × 3.8 × 0.6cm (2 15/16 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
Materials
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy
Silk
Gold Plating
Silver Alloy
Inventory Number
A19711070000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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