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This American Defense Service Medal was authorized on June 28, 1941 and isssued to members of the United States Armed forces for service to the country during the limited emergency proclaimed by the President on September 8, 1939 or the unlimited national emergency proclaimed on May 27, 1941.

 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 American Defense Service Medal uniform ribbon; yellow silk ribbon with red, white, and blue stripes on both sides; pin back. Dimensions 3-D: 3.7 × 0.6 × 1.1cm (1 7/16 × 1/4 × 7/16 in.)
 Materials Silk
Plastic
Copper Alloy
Synthetic Faux Leather
Adhesive
Ferrous Alloy
 Inventory Number A20010246000 Credit Line Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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