Medal, Military/Expert Pistol Shot

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Identifier2017-04-07_object_020Parts2017-04-07_object_020_012017-04-07_object_020_02Accession Number2017-4-7Catalog Number2017-4-7/20Object NameMedal, MilitaryDescriptionNavy Expert Pistol medal on grosgrain ribbon. Ribbon is black with a thin, green vertical stripe near each edge. The metal consists of a smaller circle jutting out of the top of a larger circle (the main body). The top circle features a raised image of an eagle with a shield covering its chest and holding a long anchor in its talons. The bottom circle says "Expert Pistolshot" in raised lettering at the top. In the center, a circular target with three concentric rings enclosed inside a larger square. The bottom says "United States Navy" also in raised lettering. The back of the medal is smooth and blank.MaterialClothServiceUSNDatecirca 1968-1972DimensionsH: 3.25 in/W: 1.875 in/D: 0.0625 inBibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyrightCatalog RecordView original catalog record

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CollectionClothing/AccessoriesCollection AreaObjectsPersonBruce Mennella

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