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This medal was authorized on July 9, 1918 for exceptional meritorious service to the United States in duty of great responsibility with the U.S. Army. Each of the world fliers received this medal by act of Congress in February 1925.

 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
Date 1925 Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Wooden box with hinged lid covered in navy blue faux leather; lid has gold trip around top edge and "Captain Lowell H. Smith 1919 - 1924" embossed in gold in the center; brass colored latch; interior of lid is lined with cream colored satin and has "Tiffany & Co. New York Paris London" printed in gold in center; bottom of interior is lined with cream colored velvet Dimensions 3-D: 11.4 × 6.3 × 2.2cm (4 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 7/8 in.)
 Materials Wood
Textile
Metal
 Inventory Number A19840691001 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Lowell H. Smith Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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