United States. A Posthumously Awarded Air Medal To Lieutenant Burke, Killed In A Flying Accident At La Tontouta, New Caledonia Auction Archive with integral 'FEB' ribbon bar

with integral 'FEB' ribbon bar

crazing evident in the white enamels on the upper arm) to the left and a Hungary: Order of Merit

mounted to a 108 mm x 165 mm board)

partial peeling along the edge of the backer exposing underlying Chinese characters on the pad

the one with two stars on the oval cap measuring 118 mm wide

United States. A Posthumously Awarded Air Medal To Lieutenant Burke, Killed In A Flying Accident At La Tontouta, New Caledonia Auction Archive with integral 'FEB' ribbon barIn 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,