Original U.S. WWII Engraved Air Medal to Bombardier 93rd Bombardment Group Snider Rifle Parts About 50% of the original

About 50% of the original blade finish is still present

The reverse side of the guard folds down to lock the sword to the scabbard

a city very close to the German / French border

including Serial number 132682

Original U.S. WWII Engraved Air Medal to Bombardier 93rd Bombardment Group Snider Rifle Parts About 50% of the originalOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a period engraved Air Medal which reads on the reverse: Awarded to Fritz U. Lauxman 10 9 44 Thanks to wartime records we know that Lt. Lauxman was assigned as a Bombardier to the 93rd Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. We were able to obtain a copy of his obituary which is included with the medal. It reads: Fritz U. Lauxman, 76, of Roselle died Jan. 9 in Bergen Pines County hospital,Paramus. Born in Linden, Mr. Lauxman