The National Commander Citation ribbon became obsolete on January 1, 1978. Prior to that time, it was the highest award in the CAP's Senior Member Training Program. It has since been replaced by the Gill Robb Wilson Award.
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) National Commander Citation Ribbon; silver bars at each end of ribbon, center adorned with two 45 degree angle to the right stripes, one a thick blue and the other a thin silver; left side of ribbon is dark blue with a silver star in the center, while the right side of the ribbon is orange.
Dimensions
3-D: 3.5 × 0.3 × 1.1cm (1 3/8 × 1/8 × 7/16 in.)
Materials
Natural Fabric
Copper Alloy
Inventory Number
A19840097012
Credit Line
Donated by Col. Louisa S. Morse (C.A.P.)
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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