Medal, Small, Exceptional Civilian Service, U.S. Air Force, 1969, C. S. Draper

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Object Details

Manufacturer

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Summary

This small medal was part of the U.S. Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service award given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper in 1969. The award recognizes exceptionally distinguished service and accomplishments with significant Air Force-wide impact, and is the highest award granted to a civilian. As set forth in the accompanying citation, Dr. Draper received it for his service from 1946-1969 on the Scientific Advisory Board that advised the Chief of Staff and his many contributions "to the enhancement of the Air Force's deterrent posture." Dr. Draper also received this award in 1951, 1960, and 1967. Dr. Draper donated a collection of his awards, including this small medal, to the National Collection in 1974.

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Charles Draper

Inventory Number

A19800546002

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Materials

Gold Alloy

Copper Alloy

Synthetic Fabric

Dimensions

3-D (Overall): 5.7 × 1.9 × 0.6cm (2 1/4 × 3/4 × 1/4 in.)

Storage: 10.8 × 7 × 5.7cm (4 1/4 × 2 3/4 × 2 1/4 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9bc0b160a-9c41-4520-81a0-11ca27e0a81f

Record ID

nasm_A19800546002