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These medals and trophies were awarded to General James (Jimmy) Doolittle for his aeronautical engineering and piloting accomplishments. General Doolittle earned his Doctor of Science Degree in aeronautical engineering from MIT in 1925.

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

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin Cyprus Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Sovereign Order of Cyprus presented to Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle; red enamel Maltese cross with crossed swords hangs from gold crown; red silk ribbon with blue stripes. Dimensions 3-D: 4.7 x 1.3 x 11cm (1 7/8 x 1/2 x 4 5/16 in.)
 Materials Medal: Enameled Gold
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19640675000 Credit Line Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.) Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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