This award is only awarded to those members of the CAP who have performed an exceptionally outstanding service to CAP in a duty of great responsibility in any position. It is also the fourth highest decoration awarded by the CAP.

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) Exceptional Service Award; white background, white square at center is directly flanked by a thin gold bar per side, followed by medium bars of blue, white, red, and white, which share their dimensions, from the inside outwards on each side.

Dimensions

3-D: 3.5 × 0.3 × 1cm (1 3/8 × 1/8 × 3/8 in.)

Materials

Natural Fabric
Copper Alloy
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy

Inventory Number

A19840097036

Credit Line

Donated by Col. Louisa S. Morse (C.A.P.)

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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