Awarded personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard for extraordinary heroism in action against an ememy 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
United States Navy Cross; Obverse: relief of sailing ship depicted; Reverse: crossed anchors; blue silk ribbon with single silver stripe down center.
Dimensions
3-D: 4.1 × 1 × 9cm (1 5/8 × 3/8 × 3 9/16 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Solder
Inventory Number
A19640369000
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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