United States: Air Medal. With 'V' for combat valor device and bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband. Post 1990 issue

An award for operations post 1990

The 'V' device indicates one of the awards was for 'combat valor'

The bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on the riband denote that the recipient has been awarded a further additional award of the Air Medal = total of 2 x awards

Important: The style of mounting brooch and the absence of any numeric emblems indicate that this is a decoration awarded to a member of the United States Air Force and contemporary for aerial flights and aerial services since circa 1985

Medal riband fitted with circa post-1985 9mm crimp-brooch with intricate drop-lock and long-hinged pin & clasp fittings, as issued

The reverse of the crimp-brooch with Federal Government contractor makers hallmark 'LIGI'

The 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 flight

A contemporary issue of the Air Medal awarded for Gulf War, Somalia, Afghanistan War, Iraq War and the Global War on Terror

Condition: EF

Code: 22560