This medal was part of the Distinguished Service award that was given by the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) to its employees. Created in 1915 by Congress to conduct and oversee scientific research in the field of aeronautics, NACA continued in existence until 1958 when it was succeeded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This was one of many awards given by NACA to its employees.
The medal was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian Institution in 1979.
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
Dimensions
3-D (Medal): 3.8 × 8.9 × 0.6cm (1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
Storage: 10.2 × 15.2 × 3.8cm (4 × 6 × 1 1/2 in.)
Materials
Gold
Synthetic Fabric
Copper Alloy
Inventory Number
A19790539000
Credit Line
Gift of NASA Headquarters
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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