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United States. An Air Medal in Hardshell Case of Issue
United States Air Medal, bronze gilt, measures 42mm (w) x 53mm (h - inclusive of integral suspension loop), reverse plain, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, dark patina, light staining on obverse, better than fine condition. Accompanied by a ribbon bar, measures 35mm (w) x 10mm (h), brooch pinback on reverse, lightly stained, fine condition, and it’s hardshell case of issue, measures 88mm (w) x 169mm (l) x 30mm (d), exterior lid stamped AIR MEDAL, interior medalbed worn, stained and slightly ripped, fine condition.

