Description
Originally founded in 1914 as the aviation division of the Army Signal Corps, the modern U.S. Air Force was founded in 1947.
Since its inception, the Air Force has played a vital role in strengthening America’s homeland security and advancing the cause of freedom throughout the world. Recognized as the global leader in the development and application of air and space technology, the Air Force provides the U.S. Military with a distinct advantage.
Through the command and control of the world’s most advanced intelligence gathering and communications systems, Air Force personnel deliver critical support to American forces engaged in combat and enhance America’s capacity for domestic defense.
This medallion honors the commitment of the United States Air Force to develop and exploit aerospace technology in the defense of America’s global interests. The obverse contains the official seal of the U.S. Air Force. The reverse has an eagle bearing a crest available for engraving.
The medallion is minted in a brass alloy and coated with an antique bronze finish. Each medallion comes packaged with a walnut stand for display and placed in a museum quality presentation box, which in turn placed in a white gift box with the Air Force seal printed in gold foil.
Each coin measures 3 inch (76mm) in diameter.
This is a surplus NWTMint item. Packaging may vary.
This is an out of date design and will not be remade after product is sold out.
