Fire-damaged presentation coins and medallion

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Object Details

Description

Description: This fused clump of presentation coins and a fire-scarred medallion were recovered from the damaged offices of the Pentagon.

Context: The U.S. military has a long tradition of presenting commissioned coins and medallions to visiting dignitaries, to those who have provided special support, and to recognize exemplary service.

When terrorists hijacked an airplane and crashed it into the Pentagon, the jet fuel ignited a huge fire. The heat from the blaze was so intense that it even melted these metal coins.

Location

Currently on loan

ID Number

2002.0279.19

accession number

2002.0279

catalog number

2002.0279.19

Object Name

medallions, fused

Measurements

overall: 2 in x 3 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 5.08 cm x 8.89 cm x 6.35 cm

recovered

United States: Virginia, Pentagon

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, 9/11

September 11

Data Source

National Museum of American History

associated subject

September 11 Terrorist Attacks

related event

September 11th Attacks

Attack on the Pentagon

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-50f0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1194173