United States. A Distinguished Flying Cross

United States; Bronze, 43.8 mm (w) x 49.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, marked "G27" on the pinback, light contact on the reverse, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Distinguished Flying Cross 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."