Original U.S. WWII Marine Fighting Squadron VMF-422 KIA Engraved Air Medal and Pilot Wings Ancient we've never had ones with

we've never had ones with original shrapnel before

so unfortunately the plating is mostly gone

the Government and patients alike

Overall condition is very good and functional

It is also maker marked and dated on the other side:

Original U.S. WWII Marine Fighting Squadron VMF-422 KIA Engraved Air Medal and Pilot Wings Ancient we've never had ones withOriginal Item: One of a kind. United States Marine Corps Fighter Pilot Second Lieutenant JOHN J. LANDSBERG, O 030914 was killed in action during an air strike against Nobara Airfield, Miyako Shima, Ryukyu Islands on June 29th, 1945. A website with a small photo of him and that confirms his death can be found at this link as well as multiple other sources online. Also included is a copy of the Included in this set are the following items: Original