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.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
United States of America
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
United States Army Medal of Honor rosette; light blue ribbon with white stars ruched in a circle. Pin with no backing.
3-D: 1.3 × 1.3cm (1/2 × 1/2 in.)
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy
A19710108002
Transferred from the United States Army, Office of the Adjutant General
National Air and Space Museum
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