Air Force Cross Miniature EIIRThe 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

also referred to as The Campaign Service Medal replaced the GSM (Army & RAF) and the Navy GSM in 1964 and was backdated to December 1962 to cover the Borneo campaign

The criteria was not made retrospective

The General Service Medal with Air Operations Iraq Clasp was awarded for 60 days continuous

but not in active operations against an enemy

similarly to the DSC

Cromwell fought for freedom against Charles I's catholic ideas

Authentic ribbon colours symbolising the Royal and Merchant Navies and the perilous Atlantic seas

Miniature medal mounting service 'Court' Style

only one emblem is worn regardless of how many time an individual is mentioned

90 days aggregate service or 6 operational sorties between 16th July 1991 and 30th April 2003

The Queen's Distinguished Flying Medal

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