Airman's Medal for Heroism M0018

Airmans Medal for Heroism M0018. The Airman's Medal for Heroism is granted to service members in the U.S. Air Force who distinguish themselves by heroic actions, mostly at the voluntary risk of life, but not involving actual combat. The saving of a life or the success of the voluntary heroic act is not necessary. This medal was first created in 1960 and the U.S. Army has an equivalent to this medal called the Soldier's Medal. Between the years of 1947 and 1959 U.S. Air Force personnel were qualified for the Soldier's Medal because at this time a separate Airman's Medal had not been created. The medal is bronze and features an image of the Greek deity Hermes in profile and crouched on one knee; an eagle is taking flight from his hands. An inscription reading “AIRMAN’S MEDAL” appears on the side edges of the medal. The ribbon features alternating thin vertical stripes: seven yellow and six dark blue. They are flanked by thicker stripes of lighter blue on either side. Made in USA.