United States. An Air Medal To Staff Sergeant Lewis J. Huffaker, 17Th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 5Th Air Force Archive Air Defense Decoration & Miniature

Air Defense Decoration & Miniature - 2nd Class - heavy version

HMS Euryalus in Australia effective January 8

eighteen months and twenty-nine days in 1 Corps Signals (which was doubled upon active service)

surmounted by large partially enameled papal crown also in bronze gilt

a slotted leather tab affixed to the clip securing the buckle to the body of the belt

United States. An Air Medal To Staff Sergeant Lewis J. Huffaker, 17Th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 5Th Air Force Archive Air Defense Decoration & MiniatureIn bronze gilt, engraved "S SGT LEWIS J HUFFAKER 17TH RCN SQ" on the reverse, measuring 42 mm (w) x 54 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 17. 2 mm (w) x 3. 7 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "AIR MEDAL" on the lid, light scuffing on the exterior, case near extremely fine. Footnote: Lewis J. Huffaker was born on October 5, 1924 in