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

Soldier's Medal; bronze octagon medal; Obverse: relief of an eagle with upturned wings perched on a fascine; Reverse: relief of shield, embossed text "SOLDIER'S MEDAL FOR VALOR"; red and white striped ribbon with blue stripe edge.

Dimensions

3-D: 3.7 × 1.1 × 6.8cm (1 7/16 × 7/16 × 2 11/16 in.)

Materials

Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Solder
Possible Protective Coating

Inventory Number

A19710114000

Credit Line

Transferred from the United States Army, Office of the Adjutant General

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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