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Medal

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Artifact #: I2018.001.113.010.001-002 Dimensions: H 2.5 X W 8.5 X L 16.5 cm Weight: 200+ g Medium: Metal, textile Condition: Good Condition Report Year: 2018

Description: Gold star with 16 points and an eagle holding two lightning bolts in a leather case; medal is gold plated with a blue and yellow little ribbon Inscription/Marks: Air medal on the the front;includes a paper that says gold star and Wilfred H. Davis obituary; killed in action on November 26, 1943 at Fort Morsby, New Guinea Date/Period: World War II Provenance: Wilfred H. Davis Maker/Artist: No information available Maker/Artist Dates: No information available Maker Birthplace: No information available Maker Nationality: No information available Source: Wilfred H. Davis