{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-us-distinguished-flying-cross-set-with-presentation-case-and-mini-medal-numbered-1549","title":"Original U.S. WWII US Distinguished Flying Cross Set With Presentation Case and Mini-Medal - Numbered 1549","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in actual combat in support operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid You Know? Wolfgang Reitherman, a German–American animator at Walt Disney Productions was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. In 1942, Reitherman left the Disney studios to serve in World War II for the United States Army Air Forces, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross after serving in Africa, China, India, and the South Pacific. He was discharged in February 1946, having earned the rank of Major.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Distinguished Flying Cross was designed by Elizabeth Will and Arthur E. DuBois. The medal is a bronze cross pattee, on whose obverse is superimposed a four-bladed propeller, 1 11\/16 inches in width. Five rays extend from the reentrant angles, forming a one-inch square. The reverse is blank; it is suitable for engraving the recipient's name and rank. The cross is suspended from a full wrap brooch with locking catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is numbered along the bottom 1549, a great early number! The set is complete with the enamel lapel device and the original Mini-Medal, very rare to see! All contained in the original Presentation Case marked DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS on the lid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful medal set worthy of any caliber collection. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43574138634309,"sku":"ONJR25AUCC251","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25AUCC251__01.jpg?v=1757509735","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-us-distinguished-flying-cross-set-with-presentation-case-and-mini-medal-numbered-1549","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}