Air Force Cross GVI Miniature Campaign_GSM 62 to 2007 Palestine 1945-48

Palestine 1945-48

Made in Britain using original wartime production techniques

The George Cross (GC) is second in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system

the medal recognised members of the Territorial Force and Territorial Force Nursing Service who volunteered for overseas service at the beginning of the First World War and subsequently served outside the United Kingdom

the rarest DCM with only 14 awards being made

Air Force Cross GVI Miniature Campaign_GSM 62 to 2007 Palestine 1945-48The Miniature Air Force Cross awarded to all ranks of the RN, RM, Army and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry in the air on non active operations. A silver bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to AFC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the AFC. Instituted in 1918, the Air Force Cross (AFC) was issued for acts of gallantry while flying on non active operations to warrant officers and officers