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
Medal of Honor uniform ribbon; light blue silk ribbon with five white five point stars; pin back
Dimensions
3-D: 3.3 × 0.5 × 1cm (1 5/16 × 3/16 × 3/8 in.)
Materials
Silk
Copper Alloy
Unknown Gold-Colored Plating
Inventory Number
A20010245000
Credit Line
Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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