Medal riband fitted with a 12mm 'Crimp Brooch'' mounting bar, this retaining the original long hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issuedThe reverse of the mounting brooch indented with makers hallmark 'HLP-GI'This medal was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on March 28, 1958, for award to members of the armed forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force after March 24, 1958, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be unique. Acts of courage which do not involve the voluntary risk of life required for the Soldier's Medal (or the Airman's Medal now authorized for the Air Force) may be considered for the Air Force Commendation MedalAn award from period 1975-1995, including late Vietnam War awards, Grenada, Panama, Kosovo, Gulf War, Balkans & SomaliaCondition: GVF