United States: Airman's Medal. With Bronze Oakleaf Cluster (early Vietnam War issue)

The Bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' indicates that the recipient has been awarded an additional second award of the Airman's Medal

A very early Vietnam War 1960's era maker marked hall-marked medal

The reverse of medal planchet with makers mark 'Diamond' hallmark for Williams & Anderson Co, Attleboro. Mass

Medal planchet with a knob and loose ring suspension and the medal fitted with a 1960's era 12mm unmarked crimp style brooch. The mounting brooch with long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The Airman's Medal is an individual decoration of the United States Air Force. The medal was established on 6 July 1960 (and retroactive to deeds performed since 10 August 1956) and is awarded to those United States Air Force service members or those of a friendly nation who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Air Force, distinguish themselves by a heroic act, usually at the voluntary risk of his or her life not involving actual combat. The saving of a life or the success of the voluntary heroic act is not essential

A choice & desirable early 'hallmarked' example of the Airman's Medal from the 1960's era of the Vietnam War

Condition: EF

Code: 20322