Miniatyrmedalj "Air Medal"

The Air Medal was established in 1942 specifically to protect the prestige of the DFC. When the Distinguished Flying Cross was established, no one could have foreseen the extent of aerial combat that World War II was witness to. To protect the importance of the DFC from being diminish, the Air Medal was established as the aerial equivalent of the Bronze Star. 
Criteria: The AM is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.