United States. An Air Force Distinguished Service Medal United Republic of to commemorate the independence of

to commemorate the independence of Ciskei

tape resisdue on the reverse from previous board mounting

in silvered bronze with red and black enamels

ontario prior to enlisting in September 1915

United States. An Air Force Distinguished Service Medal United Republic of to commemorate the independence ofIn bronze gilt, blue glass centrepiece disk in the centre, surrounded by thirteen stars in white enamels, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), very light contact, lightly soiled original ribbon with brooch pinback, maker marked "LI GI" (Lordship Industries, Government Inspected) on the brooch, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal was created by an act of the United States Congress on July 6, 1960. The medal was