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Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

50th Anniversary of the Douglas World Cruiser Commemorative Medal; Obverse: relief of the Douglas World Cruiser biplane depicted, embossed text "50TH ANNIVERSARY FIRST AROUND-THE-WORLD FLIGHT 1924-1974 DOUGLAS WORLD CRUISER"; Reverse: etched map of the route flown by the DWC, embossed text "6 APRIL TO 28 SEPTEMBER 1924 AAHS 27,553 MILES SEATTLE 175 DAYS".

Dimensions

3-D: 3.8 × 0.3cm (1 1/2 × 1/8 in.)

Materials

Sterling Silver

Inventory Number

A19761015000

Credit Line

Donated by the American Aviation Historical Society

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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