China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Vermilion Bow Medal United Republic of then transferred to the 27th

then transferred to the 27th Infantry Battalion "City of Winnipeg Regiment"

but for some reason

the clasp ensures that the cap sits flush with the body of the case

on a swivel crown for suspension

oxidation evident on the Iron Merit Cross

China, Republic (Taiwan). An Air Force Vermilion Bow Medal United Republic of then transferred to the 27thInstituted in 1945. In silvered and gilt metal with red enamels, number impressed "76" on the reverse, measuring 36 mm in diameter, intact enamels, contact marks evident on the reverse, original ribbon with pinback, sticker residue evident on the frame of the pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Air Force Vermilion Bow Medal was instituted on June 14, 1945 and awarded for 180 flight hours or 60 missions.