Air Medal +Ribbon with Combat "V" on both

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W E SHIP WORLDWIDE 14 EURO PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE SEE ALL PICS WE COMBINE SHIPPING no shipping fee for the second item when you buy two or more like itemCriteriaThe Air Medal was established by Executive Order 9158 , signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 11, 1942. It was awarded retroactive to September 8, 1939 to anyone who distinguishes himself by meritorious achievement while serving with the Armed Forces in aerial flight. [5] [6] [7]The original award criteria set by an Army Policy Letter dated September 25, 1942 was for one award of the Air Medal: [8]per each naval vessel or three enemy aircraft in flight confirmed destroyed. An entire aircrew would be credited for the destruction of a ship, but only the pilot or gunner responsible would be credited for destroying an enemy aircraft. per 25 operational flights during which exposure to enemy fire is expected. per 100 operational flights during which exposure to enemy fire is not expected.These criteria were altered by the commanding generals of each numbered Air Force to fit the conditions of their theater of operations and to maintain morale. The Distinguished Flying Cross would usually be awarded for roughly twice to five times the requirements of the Air Medal. This led to automatic "score card" awards of the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross for completing a read more

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