United States: Air Medal. An award issued circa 1990-2025

A multi-service decoration awarded to Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy & Coast GuardThe silk corded medal riband is fitted with an unmarked 9mm crimp-brooch. The brooch complete with a long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issuedThis type of maker-marked Air Medal was awarded circa 1975-1995 covering late Vietnam /SEA awards, Panama, Grenada, Gulf War, Kosovo & BalkansThe 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: EF