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This medal was presented to Lt. Lowell Smith when he arrived in Japan with the Douglas world flight in 1924.

Display Status

This object is on display in Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight

Object Details

Date

1924

Country of Origin

Japan

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

Silver and gold medal hanging from gold wings; Obverse: map of Japan depicted in center in red enamel. Medal mounted on white felt card.

Dimensions

3-D: 6 × 0.8 × 9.5cm (2 3/8 × 5/16 × 3 3/4 in.)

Materials

Overall: Gold and Silver

Inventory Number

A19840688000

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. Lowell H. Smith

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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