Medal - American Fighter Aces

€85,649.00
LocationUnited States
Year2014
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionGilding metal (Cu 90%, Zn 10%)
Weight25 g
Diameter127 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeObverse: Joel Iskowitz
Reverse: Don Everhart
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Obverse descriptionThe obverse design features four pilots, representing World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War; an ace of spades; and military wings with a globe centered, symbolizing the global impact of the group’s service. Inscriptions are “AMERICAN FIGHTER ACES,” “ARMY,” “NAVY,” “AIR FORCE” and “MARINES.”
Obverse lettering“AMERICAN FIGHTER ACES,” “ARMY,” “NAVY,” “AIR FORCE” and “MARINES.”
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe reverse design features four aircraft used by American Fighter Aces and includes five stars to represent the minimum number of aerial combat victories required for certification. Inscriptions are “DUTY COURAGE AGGRESSIVENESS,” “2014” and “ACT OF CONGRESS.”
Reverse lettering“DUTY COURAGE AGGRESSIVENESS,” “2014” and “ACT OF CONGRESS.”
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage2014  - -
Catalog ID8565321520
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