Air Medal
Established on May 1942 to preserve integrity of the DFC. Awarded to any person who, wile serving with US Armed forces, distinguishes himself/herself by meritorious service while engaged in military operations involving aerial flight. Intended to recognize personnel who serve on crew or non-crew member status that requires regular participation. Later to recognize a specific number of combat sorties or strikes. Navy uses gold stars appurtenances attached to the ribbon to denote awards for heroism and bronze numerals are used to indicate additional awards.Air Medal awarded to 2nd Lt. Theodore J MacDonald, Air Corp. Pilot of a B-17G who was taken prisoner when shot down over Berlin.
WWII Version, Clasp numbered 17407

2nd Lt. Theodore MacDonald
In German POW Camps, rank and military protocol sustained to manage camp affairs during captivity. These wings were stamped out.