Details for the Distinguished Flying Cross
Date Authorized: July 2nd, 1936
Identification Colors: gold; blue (67118); red (67111); white (67101)
Visual Description (Ribbon):
1-3/8 inches in width; blue-white-blue-white-red-white-blue-white-blue color pattern from left to right.
Visual Description (Medal):
Bronze cross with superimposed rounded propeller; jagged edge 1-inch square forms backing of cross and features five rays to each quadrant; backfacing of medal is smooth and featureless.
Award Criteria:
Awarded to persons achieving extraordinary feats or heroism in aerial flight.
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