Description
at the age of 51 (accordingly to his grave marker)
War Medal 1939-1945 with MID oak leaf
only leaving the male end of the snap-button
dated February 24
one of which has crossed swords
United States. Air Medal certificate_of_authenticity at the age of 51In bronze gilt, engraved "HENRY HELLMAN JR." on the reverse, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 54. 2 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "AIR MEDAL" on the lid, light wear evident on the exterior, case also near extremely fine. Footnote: Henry Hellman Jr. was born May 6, 1918, in Missoula, Missoula County,