Distinguished Flying Cross Medal

1 3/4" diameter.

Celebrate elite aviation achievement and give this engravable Distinguished Flying Cross challenge coin to those proud few who've earned it. Perfect as a gift or for you to own, this engravable medallion commemorates the aviators who've earned this remarkable distinction while in service with the Armed Forces of the United States.

The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to officers or enlisted members who stand out through heroic or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Recipients of this award join a proud legacy of aviators that dates back to 1927. Going beyond the call of duty, these brave and fiercely determined individuals put themselves at risk in defense of America's skies and freedom.

This coin commemorates the bravery and selfless service of America's most skilled aviators whose acts of heroism help keep the country safe.

The obverse of the coin bears the bronze cross on which is superimposed a four-bladed propeller. The reverse displays the text "Heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight," with space for engraving the recipient's name, branch of service and the date. The Distinguished Flying Cross challenge coin is minted in brass and given an antique bronze finish.
 

This coin fits in a 1.8" Medallion Plate Cover

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