Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Medal |
Title |
Air Medal |
Object ID |
1957.111.010 |
Description |
U.S. Air Medal. Ribbon pattern from left to center is blue, gold, and blue. Silver pin of an oak leaf cluster on ribbon, signifies the medal was awarded five times. Front of medal depicts an eagle holding two lightening bolts. Medal is in the shape of a rose compass. Medal was awarded to Air Force pilots for heroic ariel combat, shooting down a specific amount of enemy aircraft, or for flying a certain amount of hours. |
Collection |
Museum Objects |
Search Terms |
Military Airman Air Force |
Subjects |
Military Air Force |
Year Range from |
1942 |