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Very nice Vietnam War Era USA BOXED WW2 Distinguished Flying Cross WITH the original box, COMPLETE with ribbon bar and lapel pin. A really nice boxed example with a great patina. See photo's for condition, a nice honest medal with no damage and the box is in very nice condition too. These were also awarded later for bravery in WW2. 

Great and rare original set for your US WW2 /Vietnam war era or medal collection! 

The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine.[6][7] The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in actual combat in support operations. 

During World War II, the medal's award criteria varied widely depending on the theater of operations, aerial combat that was engaged in, and the missions that were accomplished. In the Pacific, commissioned officers were often awarded the DFC, while enlisted men were given the Air Medal. In Europe, some crews received it for their overall performance through a tour of duty. The criteria used were however not consistent between commands or over time.[9] Individual achievement could also result in the medal being awarded. For example, George McGovern received one for the successful completion of a bombing mission in which his aircraft lost an engine and then was landed safely.[10] On December 28, 1944, Aleda Lutz became the first military woman to receive the DFC, which she received posthumously.[11]

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United States of America - Medal - Rare USAAF Distinguished Flying Cross in original box - Pilot - Aircrew - Merit - Valor - Bomber /

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