Object Details
Summary
This medal was part of the Distinguished Service award that was given by the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) to its employees. Created in 1915 by Congress to conduct and oversee scientific research in the field of aeronautics, NACA continued in existence until 1958 when it was succeeded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This was one of many awards given by NACA to its employees.
The medal was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian Institution in 1979.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19790539000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Materials
Gold
Synthetic Fabric
Copper Alloy
Dimensions
3-D (Medal): 3.8 × 8.9 × 0.6cm (1 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
Storage: 10.2 × 15.2 × 3.8cm (4 × 6 × 1 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19790539000