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This listing is for 1 Distinguished Flying Cross medal with the matching Lapel Pin and Ribbon Bar.
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TheDistinguished Flying Cross(DFC) is amilitary decorationof theUnited States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine.[6][7]The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in actual combat in support operations.
The Distinguished Flying Cross was authorized by Section 12 of theUnited States Army Air CorpsAct enacted by Congress on July 2, 1926,[12]as amended by Executive Order 7786 on January 8, 1938[7]and USC 10, 9279. This act provided for the award to be given to any person who distinguishes themselves \"by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight\" while serving in any capacity with the Air Corps.[7]
The Distinguished Flying Cross was designed by Elizabeth Will and Arthur E. DuBois.[7]The medal is a bronzecross pattee, on whoseobverseis superimposed a four-bladedpropeller, 1 11/16 inches in width. Five rays extend from the reentrant angles, forming a one-inch square. Thereverseis blank; it is suitable for engraving the recipient\'s name and rank. The cross is suspended from a rectangular bar.
