SKU: 141 ARDFC

Distinguished Flying Cross Medal

$ 47.50 USD

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Description

Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Award

Criteria:

The Distinguished Flying Cross Medal (DFC) is an award that is bestowed upon any officer of enlisted personnel of the United States Armed Forces who distinguishes themselves in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight." The medal was created on July 2nd, 1926 and the first awards were bestowed by President Calvin Coolidge on December 21st, 1927 to ten Army Air Corps aviators who participated in the US Army Pan-American Flight. Two of those awards were bestowed posthumously as they had died in a mid-air collision during that flight. The first person to actually be presented with the medal was Charles Lindbergh after returning from his trans-Atlantic Flight.

While it has been used to honor both civilian and military achievement, it is now almost exclusively a military award. Also, due to the advancements in aerial technology, the requirements for the award have varied from conflict to conflict, theater to theater.

Shipping & Returns

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  • We cannot accept C.O.D. orders or deliveries.

Return Policy:

All items sold on USAMM are manufactured to the highest standards and we feel the same way about customer service. If you feel the need to return or exchange an item based on the guidelines below, we will gladly make it happen.

  • Merchandise must be in its original condition.
  • Merchandise can be returned for a full refund within four months of order date.
  • After four months from order date merchandise can only be returned for exchange or store credit.
  • After one year from order date no merchandise returns will be accepted.
  • Refunds will be issued to the original credit card.
  • Exchanges can be made for the same item or for items of equal or lesser value.
  • Any additional costs not covered in the exchange will require settlement by credit card before shipment.
  • Exchanges are subject to availability. A refund will be processed if the product is unavailable.
  • You must include a return address. For the safety of our employees, any package received without a return address on the outside of the package will be destroyed, and USAMM will not replace the contents of the package.
  • Please be aware, returned bulk orders of more than $1,000 will be subject to a 5% restocking fee.

NOTE: Special orders such as ribbon and medal mounting will be accepted for returns on a case by case basis. Ribbons and medals with attachments will not be accepted for return unless a mounting error was made.

Return Procedures:

  • Document return reason(s) on the original packing slip that came with the order. (If you don't have your original packing slip, just include a note letting us know why you're returning the product. Please include the original order number, purchaser name, address, and telephone number.)
  • Pack your return with the completed form (in the original package if possible) and send it to USAMM at:

    USAMM
    Attn: Customer Returns
    807 N Twin Creek Drive
    Killeen, TX 76543

Please note: USAMM’ facilities do not accept hand deliveries.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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Reviews

Fly boy

"The medal is a perfect work of art to me. You guys always do a great job. Thank you."

— Robert P. (5/5)

The 86 year old AF Vietnam pilot was ecstatic

"His Silver Stars and DFC were stolen and that was my way of paying it forward. He may have lost hhis medals, but not his valor."

— Michael H. (5/5)

It is a wonderful piece

"It is a wonderful piece of military work. I'm pleased to place it with all my other items."

— Robert P. (5/5)

DFC Medal Received

"Medal was of exceptional quality and delivered within days of the order."

— James V. (5/5)

Nice medal. However, it is

"Nice medal. However, it is 1/2" inch shorter than the original version awarded."

— Bobby B. (5/5)

DFC and BRONZE STAR

"The medals were promptly shipped with tracking info. They arrived in excellent condition. Very pleased with the experience."

— Robert (5/5)

Nice job!

"Nice job!"

— Rick R. (5/5)

Fast replacement

"Excellent service"

— David A. (5/5)

Great service

"Great service. Fast shipping. Good prices."

— Timothy W. (5/5)

So happy to have this - just like the original

"My dad earned all the medals I purchased from USAMM according to his WWII records, but throughout the years, they were lost. It’s great to have these medals for my shadowbox display. Very happy with this purchase."

— Janis E. (5/5)

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Distinguished Flying Cross Medal

$ 47.50 USD

Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Award

Criteria:

The Distinguished Flying Cross Medal (DFC) is an award that is bestowed upon any officer of enlisted personnel of the United States Armed Forces who distinguishes themselves in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight." The medal was created on July 2nd, 1926 and the first awards were bestowed by President Calvin Coolidge on December 21st, 1927 to ten Army Air Corps aviators who participated in the US Army Pan-American Flight. Two of those awards were bestowed posthumously as they had died in a mid-air collision during that flight. The first person to actually be presented with the medal was Charles Lindbergh after returning from his trans-Atlantic Flight.

While it has been used to honor both civilian and military achievement, it is now almost exclusively a military award. Also, due to the advancements in aerial technology, the requirements for the award have varied from conflict to conflict, theater to theater.

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