The Amelia Earhart Award is awarded upon completion of the Command Phase of CAP Cadet training and is accompanied by promotion to Cadet Captain. This award was redesigned in 1971.
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
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Amelia Earhart Award; white background, American Shield at center; horizontal blue and red stripes on either side stretching from shield to edge, blue beneath red and slightly separated.
Dimensions
3-D: 3.5 × 0.3 × 1cm (1 3/8 × 1/8 × 3/8 in.)
Materials
Natural Fabric
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Inventory Number
A19840097051
Credit Line
Donated by Col. Louisa S. Morse (C.A.P.)
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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