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Presented to Kiffin Rockwell of the Lafayette Escadrille. The Verdun Medal was established on November 20, 1916 and issued to the soldiers and airmen who participated in the Battle for Verdun, from February to November 1916. There were six variations of the Verdun Medal and were considered to be "unofficial" awards. Therefore they were not worn on the military uniform in parade-dress.

American citizen Kiffin Rockwell volunteered to fly with the French Air Service during World War I prior to the United States' entry into the conflict. Rockwell was the first American pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft in World War I. He was killed in action in September 1916, the second American airman to die in combat in France.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin France Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Manufacturer Revillon
 Physical Description Revillon version of the City of Verdun Medal; Bronze disc with red, white, and blue ribbon. Obverse: relief of Lady Liberty, enscribed text "VERDUN ON NE PASSE"; Reverse: relief of French soldier depicted, engraved text "EN AVANT S. QU AU BOUT" Dimensions 3-D: 3.8 x 1.3 x 7.6cm (1 1/2 x 1/2 x 3 in.)
 Materials Medal: Bronze
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19620114002 Credit Line Donated by Mr. Paul A. Rockwell Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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