Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Francis Gary Powers

Object Details

Physical Description

United States Distinguished Flying Cross; Obverse: bronze four bladed propeller depicted with square sunburst; Reverse: inscribed text "FRANCIS G. POWERS"; blue silk ribbon with vertical red center stripe with two white stripes, two vertical white edge stripes.

Summary

The Distinguished Flying Cross was established by Presidential order on January 28, 1927. The medal is awarded to United States Military personnel for heroism or extraordinary achievement during an aerial flight.

This medal was presented to Francis G. Powers family following his death.

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. Sue Powers

Inventory Number

A19940070000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Materials

Medal: Bronze

Ribbon: Silk

Dimensions

3-D: 4.4 x 1.3 x 9.5cm (1 3/4 x 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19940070000

Metadata Usage (text)

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GUID (Link to Original Record)

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