Each silver 'Oakleaf Cluster' indicates a further 5 x wards of the DFC, and a bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' indicates that the recipient has been awarded a further award of the DFC = a total of 7 x DFC'sThe silk moire corded riband fitted with a 12mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar. This with contractors hallmark 'LI-GI'. The bar retaining its long hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issuedThe Distinguished Flying Cross, that was established by Congress on 2 July 1926, is a military decoration awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by 'heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918A decoration of the type awarded for the late Vietnam War years, and or post Vietnam operations through to the early 1990'sCondition: EF