United States. Four Awards & Decorations Auction stamped "HS 74" ("HS" indicating

stamped "HS 74" ("HS" indicating the manufacturer

one of nine Halifax aircraft to depart on that mission

active for the next six months

" on August 7

United States. Four Awards & Decorations Auction stamped "HS 74" ("HS" indicatingSilver Star (two piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, measuring 36 mm (w) x 34. 7 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback); Distinguished Flying Cross (in bronze gilt, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback); Meritorious Service Medal (in bronze gilt, measuring 40 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback); and Air Medal (in bronze, measuring 42 mm (w) x 50 mm