Materials:

Wood

Synthetic Fabric

Satin

Velvet

Cardstock

Steel

Paint

Dimensions:

3-D (Closed): 16.2 × 8.6 × 2.7cm (6 3/8 × 3 3/8 × 1 1/16 in.)

Storage: 24.1 × 15.2 × 6.4cm (9 1/2 × 6 × 2 1/2 in.)

Type:

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Summary:

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.

Credit Line:

Gift of NASA Headquarters

Inventory Number:

A19790539001

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv928bbe7f6-67bd-46b7-bea4-d5544f411b13

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19790539001