Medal, Commemorative
Object number2017.93.3 a-d
MediumBronze; Metal; SIlk; Enamel; Leather; Velvet
Credit LineGIft of Barbara Pontello
DescriptionAir Medal with ribbon bar, lapel pin, and medal case.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 3.438 × 1.688 × 0.5 in. (8.7 × 4.3 × 1.3 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 0.438 × 1.438 × 0.313 in. (1.1 × 3.7 × 0.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 0.5 × 0.688 × 0.25 in. (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d - closed): 1.25 × 3.5 × 6.5 in. (3.2 × 8.9 × 16.5 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d - open): 7.063 × 3.5 × 7.125 in. (17.9 × 8.9 × 18.1 cm)
Inscriptions(d)
Top side of case has gold text at center "AIR MEDAL".
Historical NotesAir Medal belonging to Norman Aldo Pontello. Antonio Pontello of Horning, PA and his three sons, Alfred, Aldo, and Roy, served the Allied forces in various capacities during WWII. Antonio, an Italian immigrant and coal miner, was too old for the draft, so he served stateside as auxiliary military police patrolling the Allegheny Country Airport. Antonio’s three sons each served in the military: one as a pilot, one as a paratrooper, and one as infantry. His son Aldo, known as Norman, was a pilot in the European Campaign and flew multiple missions over Germany.
Previous owner
Norman Aldo Pontello
Terms
On View
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1944-1945
1942-1945
c. 1944
1942-1945
1945
