Medal

2000.030.023

Title
Air medal
Creation Date
circa 1940

Dimensions

1.5 in. W x 3.5 in. L Item (Overall)

box- 6.25" x3.25"

Count
2
Description
2000.030 .023-A     U.S. Air Medal consisting of sixteen-pointed circular sunburst, in center of which is bold American eagle clutching lightning bolts in his talons. Fleur-de-lis-shaped attachment connects top of medal to ring which attaches ribbon to medal. Ribbon is blue field with two vertical gold stripes. Reverse of ribbon has clasp attachment.
.023B Presentation blue box with gold trim 6" x 3.5" Top of box in gold lettering "AIR MEDAL" NOTE: Box had Object ID 2000.030.024 - Deleted
Swiderski, Bernard

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