Created by
United States Mint, American, founded 1792
Received by
Dr. Brown, William Neal, American, 1919 - 2009
Subject of
Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946
Date
2007
Medium
copper alloy, metal, velvet, silk (textile), paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
Diameter (medal): 3 x 1/4 in. (7.6 x 0.6 cm)
2012.127.1b (velvet box): 1 3/16 x 5 x 5 in. (3 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
2012.127.1c (cardboard box): 1 5/16 x 5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (3.3 x 13.7 x 13.7 cm)
Description
Tuskegee Airmen Congressional Gold Medal. The medal is round with raised lettering and images. Lettering across the top reads [TUSKEGEE AIRMEN]. Central image of three men facing left, pictured from the shoulder up. All are wearing military hats. The man on the left is wearing a flight helmet. Underneath is an image of an eagle with outstretched wings. On either side of the image is raised lettering. It reads [1941 / 1949]. Lettering on the bottom edge, just right of center, reads [PH]. Along the top edge of the back is a graphic of a banner with raised lettering that reads [ACT OF CONGRESS]. Lettering under the banner reads [2006]. In the center is an image of three airplanes, increasing in size from top to bottom. Lettering at the bottom reads [OUTSTANDING COMBAT RECORD / INSPIRED REVOLUTIONARY REFORM / IN THE / ARMED FORCES]. The medal is in a navy blue velvet United States Mint box. The inside of the lid is lined with white fabric. It features a gold image of the United States Seal with gold lettering underneath. The lettering reads [UNITED STATES MINT]. The eagle from the U.S. seal is in the bottom right corner of the outside of the lid, in gold metal. The velvet box is inside a navy blue paper box with a gold image of the U.S. seal centered on the front. Lettering under the seal reads [UNITED STATES MINT].
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
medallions (medals)
Topic
Aeronautics
Military
Tuskegee Airmen
World War II
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Zimmer, Long Time Partner of Dr. William Neal Brown
Object number
2012.127.1abc
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5287f5e4e-03e7-435e-afe1-9f5251b5a977

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