NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Type II
![Wreath with globe and hands holding branches of wreath scroll reading "NASA" light blue, yellow and navy blue ribbons Wreath with globe and hands holding branches of wreath scroll reading "NASA" light blue, yellow and navy blue ribbons](/content/history/nhhc/our-collections/artifacts/uniforms-and-personal-equipment/awards/medals/nasa-medals/nasa-exceptional-service-medal/_jcr_content/body/media_asset/image.img.jpg/1586444055023.jpg)
Title: NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Type II
Accession #: NHHC 1987-97-E
Circa: 1980's
Size:
Medium: Metal, Fabric
Location: Headquarters Artifact Collection, Naval History and Heritage Command
One Type II NASA Exceptional Service medal. The planchet has a gold-wash and pierced design. The rim of the obverse planchet a relief design of a wreath with an unrolled scroll across the middle. Extending up from the bottom center of the planchet are two hands holding branches of laurel surrounding a globe. On either side of the branches are "NA/SA." The reverse of the medal reads "Exceptional Service". A small finger projection at the top center of the planchet attaches to a suspension ring. The ribbon is tapered at the suspension ring with a slip on style pin and clasp bar. The ribbon is sky blue with edge striping of yellow, navy blue, and yellow. This prestigious NASA medal is awarded to a Government employee for sustained performance that embodies multiple contributions which contribute to NASA projects, programs, or initiatives. |
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![Reverse of Exceptional Service Medal showing Brooch Reverse of Exceptional Service Medal showing Brooch](/content/history/nhhc/our-collections/artifacts/uniforms-and-personal-equipment/awards/medals/nasa-medals/nasa-exceptional-service-medal/_jcr_content/body/media_asset_1859088437/image.img.jpg/1586444268262.jpg)