United States. Air Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in silvered and gilt aluminum

in silvered and gilt aluminum

maker marked “S & M”

The embossed script to the banner consists of

with golden award cord

Commemorative Badge in die stamped aluminum

United States. Air Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in silvered and gilt aluminumIn bronze gilt, engraved "HENRY HELLMAN JR." on the reverse, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 54. 2 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "AIR MEDAL" on the lid, light wear evident on the exterior, case also near extremely fine. Footnote: Henry Hellman Jr. was born May 6, 1918, in Missoula, Missoula County,