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Distinguished Flying Cross Miniature Medal
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.
Distinguished Flying Cross Miniature Medal
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 10 reviews.
Review topics: ["service"].
"I am extremely pleased with the miniature medal set I received from USAMM. This set replaced a set that was about 40 years old. On that set (not made by USAMM) the glue on some of the devices had failed, allowing the devices to fall off, leaving a mark that looked like dirt. This set of miniatures will likely be the one I wear in my casket. That may sound vain, but the decorations mean a lot to me. Thanks again, USAMM!"
"Very nicely done! Thank you!"
"same as review of full size"
"Unfortunately, when I received my medals, they were out of order. I sent a note and before I could make a request, they had sent me a new set with the medals in proper order. It made it before my event. I am so thankful."
"great service!"
"Lost all my old medals in a house fire a few years ago. You had them all. Thanks for great fast service and a reasonable price."
"Excellent."
"Distinguished Fly Cross Medal"
"Just what I need. Arrived Early."
"Easy to order and everything was perfect on arrival."
Distinguished Flying Cross Miniature Medal
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.
