Description: Available is a British Air Force Cross. The Air Force Cross (AFC) is a military decoration awarded to officers for "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry while flying, though not in active operations against the enemy". Since 1993 it’s also given to other ranks, of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries. The award was established on 3 June 1918, shortly after the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was originally awarded to RAF commissioned officers and Warrant Officers but was later expanded to include Royal Navy and army aviation officers. Recipients of the Air Force Cross are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "AFC". Between 1919 and 1932 the AFC was also awarded to civilians, on the same basis as for RAF personnel. The AFC had also been awarded by Commonwealth countries but by 1990’s most, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, had established their own honors systems and no longer recommended British honors. The Air Force Cross measures 2 1/4 inches in height and 2 1/8 inches in width, representing aircraft propeller blades, with wings between the arms. The front depicts Hermes, riding on the wings of a hawk holding a laurel wreath. At the top of the upper arm is the royal crown, while the other three arms bear the royal cipher of the reigning monarch at the time of issue. The reverse is plain, except for a central roundel bearing the reigning monarch’s cipher. Originally awarded unnamed, from 1939 the year of issue was engraved on the reverse lower limb of cross, and since 1984 it has been awarded named to the recipient. In the case of this medal, it is struck with the word “COPY” on the back. The suspender is straight and decorated with laurel wreaths. The ribbon is 1.25 inches in width with white with red broad diagonal stripes at a 45-degree angle. The medal comes on its distinctive ribbon and broach. The medal is in excellent condition showing some tarnish to the silver finish. It displays very well. Please view photos to judge condition for yourself. Buyer agrees to pay $5.95 USPS shipping. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Pine Bluffs, Wyoming
End Time: 2024-12-23T00:18:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Region of Origin: Great Britain
