Colonel Merle J. Lee 410th Bomb Wing Outstanding Maintenance Award Plaque Eagle For Sale

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Colonel Merle J. Lee 410th Bomb Wing Outstanding Maintenance Award Plaque Eagle:
$150.00

Vintage USAF Colonel Merle J. Lee 410th Bomb Wing Maintenance Award Plaque Set

Outstanding Deputy Commander for Maintenance award plaque presented to Colonel Merle J. Lee of the 410th Bomb Wing (Strategic Air Command, K.I. Sawyer AFB era, B-52 wing).

Key Features:

• Large polished aluminum shield plaque (~12–14” tall) with mounted detailed silver/aluminum bomb/missile model on brass plate.

• Engraved brass plaque: “COLONEL MERLE J. LEE / OUTSTANDING DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR MAINTENANCE / 410TH BOMB WING”.

• Matching brass eagle insignia on dark blue velvet/mount (U.S. military command/pilot style wings with shield & arrows).

• Small brass Chinese presentation plaque with engraved characters (appears to be a gift from Republic of China/Taiwan Air Force officer, dated 8-20-95 or similar).

• Original manila envelope addressed to “Col. Lee” with red Chinese/Taiwanese official stamps.

• Greeting card from “Susie” with personal handwritten note: “Just couldn’t forget to remember someone as nice as you!”

Condition: Good vintage condition with some light scratches, patina, and wear consistent with age/storage (see all photos). Plaque shows normal reflections and handling marks. No major damage.

This is a unique, personalized piece of Cold War-era USAF history from the 410th Bomb Wing. Great for military collectors, veterans, or SAC/B-52 enthusiasts. The Chinese items suggest possible international service or advisory connections.

Ships carefully packed and insured. Feel free to ask questions or request more photos!

Perfect for display — a one-of-a-kind military award lot.