Original U.S. WWII Name Engraved Air Medal With Case For B-17 “Spook” Navigator Lieutenant Leonard Thornton (M.I.A./K.I.A.), 358th Bombardment Squadron, 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) Category_Rear Sight Assembly On 5-6 March 1943

On 5-6 March 1943

which is secured by buttons with the "crossed rifle" insignia for infantry

Like the enlisted women

Comprised mainly of brass and what appears to be a zinc alloy

Now this is a rare opportunity to add a beautiful mint condition USMC HBT 1st Pattern helmet cover to your collection

Original U.S. WWII Name Engraved Air Medal With Case For B-17 “Spook” Navigator Lieutenant Leonard Thornton (M.I.A./K.I.A.), 358th Bombardment Squadron, 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) Category_Rear Sight Assembly On 5-6 March 1943Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is an excellent medal, another candidate that is highly researchable! The medal itself is an Army Air Force Air Medal. The Air Medal (AM) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. It was created in 1942 and is awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. The medal is named engraved on the reverse for LEONARD E. THORNTON. Lt. Thornton