sweden order of the sword 5th class ex cond The Secretary of the Air
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The Secretary of the Air Force approved the award of the 'V' Device for valor to Air Medals awarded for heroism effective 21 Oct 2004
optimism and hope
but above all others
The Legion of Merit (Commander degree) is one of only two United States military decorations to be issued as a neck order (the other being the Medal of Honor) and the only United States decoration which may be issued in award degrees (much like an order of chivalry or certain Orders of Merit)
to expand the authorization to include those serving with friendly forces
sweden order of the sword 5th class ex cond The Secretary of the Airex cond all round