PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. Distinguished Flying Cross (United States). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Not to be confused with Air Force Cross (United States). Or Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom). “Heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight”. United States Department of the Army. United States Department of the Navy. United States Department of the Air Force. United States Department of Homeland Security. Army: Soldier’s Medal. Navy and Marine Corps: Navy and Marine Corps Medal. Air Force and Space Force: Airman’s Medal. Coast Guard: Coast Guard Medal. The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration. Of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine. The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in actual combat in support operations. Presents Distinguished Flying Crosses to Army aviators in Iraq. The first award of the Distinguished Flying Cross was made by President Calvin Coolidge on May 2, 1927, to ten aviators of the U. Who had participated in the Army Pan American Flight which took place from December 21, 1926, to May 2, 1927. Two of the airmen died in a mid-air collision trying to land at Buenos Aires on February 26, 1927, and received their awards posthumously. The award had only been authorized by Congress the previous year and no medals had yet been struck, so the Pan American airmen initially received only certificates. Among the ten airmen were Major Herbert Dargue. Received the first presentation of the actual medal about a month later from Coolidge during the Washington, D. Homecoming reception on June 11, 1927, from his trans-Atlantic flight. The medal had hurriedly been struck and readied just for that occasion. The 1927 War Department General Order G. 8 authorizing Lindbergh’s DFC states that it was awarded by the president, while the General Order G. 6 for the Pan American Flyers’ DFC citation notes that the War Department awarded it by direction of the President. The first Distinguished Flying Cross to be awarded to a Naval aviator was received by Commander Richard E. USN for his trans-Atlantic flight from June 29 to July 1, 1927, from New York City to the coast of France. Byrd and his pilot Machinist Floyd Bennett. Had already received the Medal of Honor for their historic flight to the North Pole on May 9, 1926. Numerous recipients of the medal earned greater fame in other occupations; a number of astronauts, actors, and politicians have been Distinguished Flying Cross recipients, including President George H. DFC awards can be retroactive to cover notable achievements back to the beginning of World War I. On February 23, 1929, Congress passed special legislation to allow the award of the DFC to the Wright brothers for their December 17, 1903, flight. Other civilians who have received the award include Wiley Post. Eventually, it was limited to military personnel by an Executive Order. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to receive the DFC on July 29, 1932, when it was presented to her by Vice President Charles Curtis. In Los Angeles for her solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean earlier that year. During World War II, the medal’s award criteria varied widely depending on the theater of operations, aerial combat that was engaged in, and the missions that were accomplished. In the Pacific, commissioned officers were often awarded the DFC, while enlisted men were given the Air Medal. In Europe, some crews received it for their overall performance through a tour of duty. The criteria used were however not consistent between commands or over time. Individual achievement could also result in the medal being awarded. For example, George McGovern. Received one for successfully completing a bombing mission after his aircraft lost an engine, and then landing it safely. The Distinguished Flying Cross was authorized by Section 12 of the United States Army Air Corps. Act enacted by Congress on July 2, 1926. As amended by Executive Order 7786 on January 8, 1938. And USC 10, 9279. This act provided for award to any person who distinguishes himself “by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight” while serving in any capacity with the Air Corps. The Distinguished Flying Cross was designed by Elizabeth Will and Arthur E. The medal is a bronze cross pattee. Is superimposed a four-bladed propeller. 1 11/16 inches in width. Five rays extend from the reentrant angles, forming a one-inch square. Is blank; it is suitable for engraving the recipient’s name and rank. The cross is suspended from a rectangular bar. The suspension and service ribbon. Of the medal is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes: 3/32 inch Ultramarine Blue 67118; 9/64 inch White 67101; 11/32 inch Ultramarine Blue 67118; 3/64 inch White 67101; center stripe 3/32 inch Old Glory Red 67156; 3/64 inch White 67101; 11/32 inch Ultramarine Blue 67118; 9/64 inch White 67101; 3/32 inch Ultramarine Blue 67118. Additional awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross are shown with bronze or silver Oak Leaf Clusters. For the Army, Air Force, and Space Force, and gold and silver. For the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Army of Occupation Medal. Obverse of the Army of Occupation Medal. 30 or more consecutive days of duty in one of the occupied territories after World War II. Later Department of the Army. And Department of the Air Force. Personnel of the United States Army and United States Air Force. World War II Victory Medal. Navy Occupation Service Medal. Medal for Humane Action. The Army of Occupation Medal is a military award. Of the United States military. Which was established by the United States War Department. On 5 April 1946. The medal was created in the aftermath of the Second World War. To recognize those who had performed occupation service in either Germany. The original Army of Occupation Medal was intended only for members of the United States Army. But was expanded in 1948 to encompass the United States Air Force. Shortly after that service’s creation. Equivalent of the Army of Occupation Medal is the Navy Occupation Service Medal. Which features the same ribbon with its own medallion and clasps. Although authorized in 1946, it was not until 1947 that the first Army of Occupation Medals were distributed. The first medal was presented to General of the Army. Who had been the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force. Commander during World War II. Because of the legal status of West Berlin. As an occupied territory, the Army of Occupation Medal was issued for forty-five years until the unification of Germany in 1990, making it one of the longest active military awards of both the Second World War. And the Cold War. In addition, some recipients of the award were born two generations after the end of the conflict which the medal was designed to represent. Much like the National Defense Service Medal. The Army of Occupation Medal has come to be considered a “multi-generational” award. Although 30 days in West Berlin was a requirement for issuing the award, it was not unusual for supply sergeants to issue it along with other unit insignia and equipment. If the soldier questioned it, he would be told You aren’t going anywhere for 30 days! Just wait to put it on your uniform. To be awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, a service member was required to have performed at least thirty consecutive days of military duty within a designated geographical area of military occupation. The Army of Occupation Medal was presented with a campaign clasp. Denoting either European or Asian service, depending on the region in which occupation service had been performed. Campaign clasps were worn on the full sized medal only with no corresponding device when wearing the Army of Occupation Medal as a ribbon on a military uniform. In addition to the Germany clasp, for those service members who performed 92 consecutive days of military duty during the Berlin Airlift. In 1948 and 1949, the Berlin Airlift Device. Is authorized as a device to the Army of Occupation Medal. If further eligible, persons could also be awarded the Medal for Humane Action. Germany (9 May 1945 to 5 May 1955). (9 May 1945 to 27 July 1955). Italy (9 May 1945 to 15 September 1947). (9 May 1945 to 2 October 1990). “To commemorate military service in direct support of the Berlin Airlift”. Extended duty in support of the Berlin Airlift. Navy: Navy Occupation Service Medal. Marine Corps: Navy Occupation Service Medal. Army: Army of Occupation Medal. Air Force: Army of Occupation Medal. Coast Guard: Navy Occupation Service Medal. National Defense Service Medal. The Medal for Humane Action is a military award. Which was created by an act 63 Stat. 477 of the United States Congress. On July 20, 1949. The medal recognizes those military service members who performed extended duty in support of the Berlin Airlift. The medal is based on the design of the Berlin Airlift Device. This medal was created for the single purpose of recognizing service during a single action (the Berlin Airlift) and was never issued again. The specific criteria for receipt of this award was established by Executive Order 10325, “Regulations governing the award of the Medal for Humane Action, ” of February 7, 1952. To be awarded the Medal for Humane Action a service member was required to have performed over 120 days of duty, within the geographical boundary of Berlin. With such duty being in support of the Berlin Airlift between the dates of June 26, 1948 and September 30, 1949. Posthumous award may be made to any person who lost his life while, or as a direct result of, participating in the Berlin airlift, without regard to the length of such service, if otherwise eligible. Those so qualifying were also eligible for either the Army of Occupation Medal. Or the Navy Occupation Service Medal. Respectively with the Berlin Airlift Device. And both medals were authorized for simultaneous award and display. World War II Victory Medal (United States). For the medal awarded to merchant mariners, see Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal. And Department of the Navy. Served in the armed forces between the dates of 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946. (top) and campaign streamer. European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal. Or Navy Occupation Service Medal. The World War II Victory Medal is a service medal. Which was established by an Act of Congress. On 6 July 1945 (Public Law 135, 79th Congress) and promulgated by Section V, War Department Bulletin 12, 1945. The World War I Victory Medal. Is the corresponding medal from World War I. The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ribbon. Referred to as the Victory Ribbon. The World War II Victory Medal was established by an Act of Congress on 6 July 1945 (Public Law 135, 79th Congress) and promulgated by Section V, War Department Bulletin 12, 1945. The medal was designed by Mr. Jones and approved by the Secretary of War on 5 February 1946. Consequently, it did not transition from a ribbon to a full medal until after World War II. The Congressional authorization for the medal specified that it was to be awarded to any member of the United States military, including members of the armed forces of the Government of the Philippine Islands. Who served on active duty, or as a reservist, between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946. On 8 August 1946, the separate Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal. Was established for members of the United States Merchant Marine. Who served during World War II. The World War II Victory Medal was awarded for service between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946, both dates inclusive, with no minimum time in service requirement. The National Personnel Records Center. Has reported some cases of service members receiving the award for only a few days of service. As hostilities during the Second World War ended on 2 September 1945, there may be cases of service members who had enlisted, entered officer candidate school, or had been a cadet or midshipman at the U. Between 3 September 1945 and any date in 1946, receiving the medal without having been a veteran of World War II itself. The reason for this late date is that President Harry S. Did not declare an official end to hostilities until the last day of 1946. As every member of the United States Armed Forces who served from 7 December 1941 to 31 December 1946 was eligible for the medal, there were over 12 million eligible recipients, making the World War II Victory Medal the second most widely awarded military award of the United States, after the National Defense Service Medal. EuropeanAfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal. Redirected from European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Served in the armed forces between the following dates. Between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946, for military service, in geographical theater areas of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East. The EuropeanAfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal is a military award. Which was first created on November 6, 1942 by Executive Order. Issued by President Franklin D. The medal was intended to recognize those military service members who had performed military duty in the European Theater. To include North Africa. And the Middle East. During the years of the Second World War. The EAME Campaign Medal was initially established by Executive Order 9265, dated 6 November 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and announced in War Department Bulletin 56, 1942. The EuropeanAfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded as a service ribbon. Throughout the entire Second World War due to the ribbon design being approved by the Secretary of War in December 1942. The medal design was submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts on 17 September 1946 and the first sample was completed in July 1947. The first recipient of the EuropeanAfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal was General of the Army. On 24 July 1947. In recognition of his service as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force during World War II. The criteria were initially announced in Department of the Army (DA) Circular 84, dated 25 March 1948, and subsequently published in Army Regulation 60065, dated 22 September 1948. Counterpart to the EuropeanAfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal was the AsiaticPacific Campaign Medal. Originally known as the “EAME Ribbon”, the EuropeanAfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal is awarded for any service performed between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946 inclusive. Provided such service was performed in the following geographical theater areas: West boundary. – From the North Pole, south along the 75th meridian west longitude to the 77th parallel north latitude, thence southeast through Davis Strait to the intersection of the 40th parallel north latitude and the 35th meridian west longitude, thence south along that meridian to the 10th parallel north latitude, thence southeast to the intersection of the equator and the 20th meridian west longitude, thence along the 20th meridian west longitude to the South Pole. East boundaryFrom the North Pole, south along the 60th meridian east longitude to its intersection with the eastern border of Iran, thence south along that border to the Gulf of Oman and the intersection of the 60th meridian east longitude, thence south along the 60th meridian east longitude to the South Pole. For those service members who participated in one or more designated military campaigns. Are authorized to be worn on the medal. Is also authorized to be worn on the medal for those who participated in airborne or amphibious assault landings. Military service in the American Theater for at least 30 days outside the U. Or 1 year inside the U. Between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946. The American Campaign Medal is a military award. Which was first created on November 6, 1942, by Executive Order. The medal was intended to recognize those military members who had performed military service in the American Theater of Operations. During World War II. A similar medal, known as the American Defense Service Medal. Was awarded for active duty service before the United States entry into World War II1. The American Campaign Medal was established per Executive Order 9265,6 November 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and announced in War Department Bulletin 56, 1942. The criteria were initially announced in Department of the Army (DA) Circular 1, dated 1 January 1943, so that the ribbon could be authorized prior to design of the medal. The criteria for the medal were announced in DA Circular 84, dated 25 March 1948 and subsequently published in Army Regulation 60065, dated 22 September 1948. The American Campaign Medal was issued as a service ribbon. Only during the Second World War, and was not issued as a full-sized medal until 1947. The first recipient of the American Campaign Medal was General of the Army. The requirements for the American Campaign Medal were for service within the American Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946 under any of the following conditions. On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States. Permanently assigned as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days. Outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days. In active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the Soldier actually participated in combat. Within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of 1 year. The boundaries of American Theater are as follows: The eastern boundary is located from the North Pole, south along the 75th meridian west longitude to the 77th parallel north latitude, thence southeast through Davis Strait to the intersection of the 40th parallel north latitude and the 35th meridian west longitude, thence south along the meridian to the 10th parallel north latitude, thence southeast to the intersection of the Equator and the 20th meridian west longitude, thence south along the 20th meridian west longitude to the South Pole. The item “WW2 FLYING CROSS IN BOX With CLUSTTERSAND RIBBON + 6 MEDALS AND RIBBONS SEE STORE” is in sale since Saturday, May 8, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “bigjeffnola” and is located in Madisonville, Louisiana. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Australia, Japan, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Hong Kong, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Egypt, Jordan, Cambodia, Sri lanka, Macao, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Reunion.
- Region of Origin: United States
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- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
- Theme: Militaria
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