Box, Presentation, Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, James H. Doolittle

Object Details

Physical Description

Wooden box with hinged lid covered in navy blue leather; leather is trimmed in gold linear decorations; brass colored clasp with pearlescent button cover; interior is lined with off-white satin; medal mount is lined with beige velvet; "Aug. C. Frank Philadelphia" printed on satin in interior of lid

Summary

The Distinguished Flying Cross was established by Presidential order on January 28, 1927. The medal is awarded to United States Military personnel for heroism or extraordinary achievement during an aerial flight.

Credit Line

Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)

Inventory Number

A19600065001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Materials

Wood

Leather

Textile

Metal

Dimensions

3-D: 16.7 × 9 × 3.2cm (6 9/16 × 3 9/16 × 1 1/4 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19600065001

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ffdf783d-dc8f-498f-bc94-fae0fac1cbda