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Materials:
Wood
Textile
Metal
Dimensions:
3-D: 13.8 × 13.3 × 2.4cm (5 7/16 × 5 1/4 × 15/16 in.)
Type:
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Physical Description:
Wooden box with hinged lid covered in red paper with printed leather pattern; brass clasp; interior lined with red satin like material; medal mount lined with red velvet like material
Summary:
These medals and trophies were awarded to General James (Jimmy) Doolittle for his aeronautical engineering and piloting accomplishments. General Doolittle earned his Doctor of Science Degree in aeronautical engineering from MIT in 1925.
Credit Line:
Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)
Inventory Number:
A19600054001
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/nv9e498e290-7cfb-4d92-a340-2108d9f300e4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19600054001