United States. An Air Medal In Hardshell Case Of Issue Archive indicating an early (or possible

indicating an early (or possible pre-War manufacture)

he achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant on April 2nd

and Awards - Cross of Merit

the Hornet would go on to participate in the Battle of Midway

5 "Wiking"

United States. An Air Medal In Hardshell Case Of Issue Archive indicating an early (or possibleUnited 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 its hardshell case of issue, measures 88mm (w) x 169mm (l) x 30mm (d), exterior lid stamped AIR MEDAL,