United States Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Object Details

Artist

Paul Manship, born St. Paul, MN 1885-died New York City 1966

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Congress authorized the United States Navy Distinguished Service Medal on February 4, 1919. The medal is awarded for meritorious service in the Navy, whether in combat or noncombat operations. In Paul Manship’s design the American eagle appears on the obverse and Poseidon’s trident on the reverse. The pendant medal hangs from a five-pointed star and pentagon symbolizing the five branches of the American military.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist

1919

Object number

1965.16.97

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Sculpture-Medal

Medium

gold-plated and enameled bronze

Dimensions

overall: 3 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (9.2 x 4.2 cm)

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Department

Painting and Sculpture

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Animal\bird\eagle

Architecture\boat\detail

Emblem\star

Record ID

saam_1965.16.97

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk75895fa41-4a0d-47f9-8ec6-9e9723026476