Medal - American Fighter Aces
2014 year| Bronze | 26.08 g | 38.1 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 2014 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.08 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#146865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The reverse (tails side) design features four aircraft used by American Fighter Aces and includes five stars to represent the minimum number of aerial combat victories required for certification.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUTY
COURAGE
AGGRESSIVENESS
2014
ACT OF CONGRESS
Engraver: Don Everhart
Edge
Plain
Comment
This medal is a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the American Fighter Aces in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of our country’s freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare.American Fighter Aces are military pilots credited with destroying five or more confirmed enemy aircraft in aerial combat during a war or conflict in which the U.S. Armed Forces have participated. Aces have served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. More than 60,000 fighter pilots have flown since World War I, but fewer than 1,500 are called Fighter Aces.
