The American Air Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic action or meritorious service during an aerial flight. Highlighted in this image is a blue silk ribbon with two vertical gold stripes and an eagle with lightning bolts in its talons.

Created:

January 26, 2020

Photographer:

Mark Avino

ID#:

A19630421000-NASM2018-10032

Source:

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

Owner:

Smithsonian Institution

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Public Domain

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