Berlin Airlift (USA) Medal for Humane Action - ORIGINAL ISSUE

Original Issue - has a nice vintage look (and smell).

Rare Find - issued during a very short period in history.

PURPOSE:
The Medal for Humane Action was created by an act of Congress effective July 20, 1949, recognizing those military service members who performed extended duty in support of the Berlin Airlift.

CRITERIA:
Created for the single purpose of recognizing service during a single action (the Berlin Airlift) and was never issued again. A service member was required to have performed over 120 days of duty, within the geographical boundary of Berlin, with such duty being in support of the Berlin Airlift between the dates of June 26, 1948 and September 30, 1949.
Posthumous award was awarded to any person who lost their life while, or as a direct result of, participating in the Berlin airlift, without regard to the length of such service, if otherwise eligible.

DESIGN:
Made of bronze and round, 1.25 inches (32 mm) in diameter depicting a Douglas C-54 Skymaster over a wheat wreath. At the center of the wreath is the Coat of arms of Berlin. The reverse bears the eagle, shield, and arrows from the seal of the Department of Defense and reads "For Humane Action / To Supply Necessities of Life to the People of Berlin Germany". The medal is suspended by a ribbon primarily of teal blue with black edges separated by thin white stripes. In the center is a red stripe with thin white stripes separating it from the teal.

Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear.
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Post WW2 (USA) Berlin Airlift
Medal for Humane Action
- Original Issue -

$35.00 (Firm)

Inclusive Dates:
26 Jun 1948 - 30 Sep 1949

Established by act of Congress on
20 July 1949, recognizing those military
service members who performed
extended duty in support of the Berlin Airlift.
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