Generational (USA) Air Medal - Authentic Issue
New Old Stock
Established on May 11, 1942 (awarded retroactive to September 8, 1939).
Issued to US military personnel for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight; awards may also be given to acknowledge single acts of merit or heroism. It’s intended to recognize those crew members or non-crew members whom engage in aerial flight on a regular and frequent basis in the pursuit of their primary duties.
May also be granted to other particular individuals whose combat obligations require regular and frequent flying in other than a passenger status, or individuals who complete a specifically noteworthy act while performing the function of a crew member but who are not on flying status. These individuals must accomplish a distinct contribution to the operational land combat mission or to the mission of the aircraft in flight.
Service Issuance:
U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps possess two types of Air Medals: "individual" for singular meritorious acts and "strike/flight" for participation in sustained aerial flight operations. Bronze Strike/Flight numerals denote "strike/flight" awards and for "individual" AM's the valor device may be authorized.
U.S. Coast Guard issues the Air Medal with subsequent awards denoted by gold and silver stars. There are no additional devices authorized on the Coast Guard AM.
U.S. Army denotes the AM by awarded numerals displayed on the medal and ribbon.
U.S. Air Force does not utilize numerals on the AM. Subsequent awards are annotated with their traditional oak leaf clusters.
Note:
U.S. Army and Air Force also award the Air Medal with a Valor device for acts of heroism.
Includes:
Full Size Medal
Original issue box
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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Generational (USA)
Air Medal - Authentic Issue
$28.00 (Firm)
* Established 11 May 1942 *
Issued to US military personnel
f/meritorious achievement while
participating in aerial flight.
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