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The CAP's Rescue "Find" Ribbon is awarded to either Aircrew or ground personnel who make a find (distress or non-distress) on a search and rescue mission. If this ribbon is awarded to Aircrew members, they are obligated to wear a bronze propeller attachment in the center.

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) Rescue "Find" Ribbon; blue background, white bars on ends; center blue rectangle separates two rectangles the same size of the center rectangle, and are made up of white, red, and white bars of the same size.

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

A19840097034

Credit Line

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

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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