United States: Distinguished Flying Cross. With combat 'V' Valor device, as worn by United States Navy & United States Marine Corps

The silk moire corded riband fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar. This with Federal Contractors makers hallmark 'G27'. The bar retaining its long hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issued

A post 1990 award for gallantry in Gulf War, Balkans, Somalia, Iraaq War, Global War on Terror & Afghanistan

The use of the combat 'V' Valor device was originally conceived for wear on the riband drape of the Bronze Star Medal, however from 29 February 1964, the scope of use of the combat 'V' device was extended to include its wear on a
number of other decorations. With regards to the DFC only the United State Navy and United States Marine Corps apply the combat 'V' on the riband drape of the Distinguished Flying Cross

The 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, 1918

Condition: EF

Code: 21346