Materials:

Copper Alloy

Silk

Dimensions:

3-D: 9 × 4.3 × 0.8cm (3 9/16 × 1 11/16 × 5/16 in.)

Type:

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Physical Description:

United States Air Medal; Bronze 16 point sunburst with relief of a blue eagle with lightning bolts in its talons diving; blue silk ribbon with two vertical gold stripes.

Summary:

The American Air Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic action or meritorious service during an aerial flight.

This medal was presented to Louis Purnell of the 332nd Fighter Squadron.

Credit Line:

Donated by Louis R. Purnell

Inventory Number:

A20130012000

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/nv90542834b-ef21-4381-a9c8-9ee4b7bb66fc

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A20130012000