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National Defense Service Medal owned by James E. Randall

after 1950

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

National Defense Service Medal owned by James E. Randall. The medal is circular shaped with an eagle with outstretched wings at center. Above the eagle is “NATIONAL DEFENSE.” The medal is attached to a red, white, and yellow verticale striped ribbon.

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Catalog reference: 2023.70.12

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