United States. An Air Medal To Staff Sergeant Lewis J. Huffaker, 17Th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 5Th Air Force Archive used for sabotage and infiltration

used for sabotage and infiltration due to their knowledge and familiarity of the enemy’s language and way of life

surmounted by large partially enameled papal crown also in bronze gilt

eighteen months and twenty-nine days in 1 Corps Signals (which was doubled upon active service)

Air Defense Decoration & Miniature - 2nd Class - heavy version

” in aluminum

United States. An Air Medal To Staff Sergeant Lewis J. Huffaker, 17Th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 5Th Air Force Archive used for sabotage and infiltrationIn bronze gilt, engraved "S SGT LEWIS J HUFFAKER 17TH RCN SQ" on the reverse, measuring 42 mm (w) x 54 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 17. 2 mm (w) x 3. 7 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "AIR MEDAL" on the lid, light scuffing on the exterior, case near extremely fine. Footnote: Lewis J. Huffaker was born on October 5, 1924 in