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ARTIFACT:
This is a named United States Air Corps Distinguished Flying Cross grouping from World War II including the Cross in its case, four photographs, a patch and a Zippo lighter with the airman's name engraved on it (Red Naylor). The medal is given for heroic or outstanding performance in flight and this one reads 1ST LT. ARTHUR C. NAYLOR A.C.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Medal: approximately 3-1/2" in height and 1-11/16" in width; bar: approximately 3/8" in height and 1-3/8" in width; medal case: 8-1/2" in height and 3-1/2" in width and 1-1/8" thick; patch: approximately 2-1/2" in diameter; photos: 4-1/2" x 2-3/4"; lighter: 2-3/16" in height and 1-1/2" in width and ½" thick.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Medal/bar: plated brass, silk ribbon; case: leather, velvet and silk lining; patch: fully embroidered in cotton/silk threads; lighter: .
ATTACHMENT:
Medal/bar: horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch; case: hinged; lighter: hinge (pin is missing).
MARKINGS:
Photos: numbers stamped on reverse; lighter: BRADFORD PA ZIPPO จ PAT. 2517191 on bottom; FOR BEST RESULTS USE ZIPPO FLINTS AND FLUID ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD PA. ZIPPO MADE IN U.S.A. PAT. 2517191 on จ on insert.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX07 LCCEX2/11 SCCEX3/11
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The items are in various conditions but on the whole are very fine. The cross and case are in wonderful condition; patch has moderate wear and photos are somewhat faded, while lighter has missing hinge pin.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
