Romania, Kingdom. A Medal Of Aeronautical Virtue, Iii Class Bronze Grade, C.1940 Auction Lyon was named to the

Lyon was named to the rank of Second Lieutenant and served with the 54th Squadron

measuring 29 mm (w) x 16 mm (h)

the exterior bearing a black ink letter “L”

He was intended to be assigned to the Transportation School at Fort Eustis

John Ambulance)

Romania, Kingdom. A Medal Of Aeronautical Virtue, Iii Class Bronze Grade, C.1940 Auction Lyon was named to the(Medalia Medaliei Virtuii Aeronautice). Instituted in 1931. In bronze, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h), spotting, on its original civil ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of Aeronautical Virtue in its three classes was founded by King Charles II on February 24, 1931, as an extension of the Order of Aeronautical Virtue's higher classes. It was awarded to non commissioned officers of the Romanian Air Force, especially to pilots.