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The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military award that was given to a member of the United States Army (including the Air Service), for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. The DSC is second only to the Medal of Honor and was established in January 1918.

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

Distinguished Service Cross uniform ribbon; blue silk ribbon with red and white edge stripe; pin back.

Dimensions

3-D: 3.5 × 0.5 × 2.2cm (1 3/8 × 3/16 × 7/8 in.)

Materials

Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Copper Alloy
Possible Wood
Natural Fabric

Inventory Number

A20010253000

Credit Line

Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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