USA: Medal for Humane Actions or Berlin
Airlift Medal.
Marked G27 on the brooch (Graco Industries,
Tomball, Texas).
Given that Graco Industries were certified by
the US Army Institute of Heraldry to
manufacture medals and service ribbons in
1981, this is a post 19181 made medal.
The medal was instituted by Act of Congress
in 1949 and was awarded for minimum 120
days of service between 26 Jun. 1948 and 30
Sep. 1949,
within the geographical boundary of Berlin,
with duties related to the support of the
Berlin Airlift.
Designed by Thomas H. Jones, the medal is
based on the design of the Berlin Airlift
Device and presents a 4 engine C-54
Skymaster airplane over the coat of arms of Berlin.
FULL SIZE
1949 - post WW2 1939 1945 (1980s)
Item 100% original - ribbon original
Condition as on the photos
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