
Full Size Medal - USAF - Non-Anodized & 24k Gold Plated
Full-Size Medal: US Air Force AIR FORCE CROSS: The second highest military decoration that can be granted to a member of the U.S. Air Force. The AFC is given to personnel for extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor. AIR FORCE ACHIEVEMENT: Instituted - 1980 for Criteria: Outstanding achievement or meritorious service not warranting award of the Air Force Commendation. AIR FORCE AERIAL ACHIEVEMENT: Instituted in 1988 and is awarded for sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. AIR FORCE COMMENDATION: Instituted in1958 for outstanding achievement or meritorious service rendered on behalf of the US Air Force. Between 1947 and 1958, the US Air Force used the Army Commendation Medal until it developed its own award. AIR FORCE GOOD CONDUCT: Instituted in 1963 for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during 3 years of active enlisted service with the US Air Force. The Air Force Good Conduct Medal was discontinued on Feb. 6, 200