United States: Air Medal. Vietnam War issue (and through to 1975) issue. With maker marks. In case of issue

A multi-service decoration awarded to Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy & Coast GuardA cased decoration, sold together with plush leatherette 'Coffin' style hinged case of issue. This with name of the decoration in gilt tooled letters on outer lidThe silk corded medal riband is fitted with a 12mm crimp-brooch, the mounting bar having makers marks 'HLP-GI'. The brooch complete with a long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issuedThis type of maker-marked Air Medal was awarded circa 1967-1975The Air Medal was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by President 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 flightCondition: GVF