United States. A Posthumously Awarded Air Medal To Lieutenant Burke, Killed In A Flying Accident At La Tontouta, New Caledonia Buy Now facing north

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in fine quality gilt wire

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United States. A Posthumously Awarded Air Medal To Lieutenant Burke, Killed In A Flying Accident At La Tontouta, New Caledonia Buy Now facing northIn bronze, engraved "LT. (JG) DONALD R. BURKE USNR APRIL 26 JUNE 5, 1943", measuring 42 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "AIR MEDAL" on the lid, blue velvet medal bed, extensive wear and soiling evident on the exterior, wear in the fabric overlying the hinged area, case fair. Accompanied by an original letter from the Navy Department, Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington,