The Medal of Honor was instituted in 1861 and is awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action involving actual with opposing armed forces. It is the highest military honor awarded in 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
Blue ribbon bar with five white stars; silver colored bar clasp
Dimensions
3-D: 0.6 × 3.3 × 1cm (1/4 × 1 5/16 × 3/8 in.)
Materials
Textile
Metal
Inventory Number
A19711064001
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Air Force, Personnel Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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