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Distinguished Flying Cross
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The Distinguished Flying Cross is a bronze cross patee with a 1 11/16 inch wide four-bladed propeller overlaid. Five rays creating a one-inch square branch out from the reentrant angles. A rectangular shaped bar holds the medal.
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