Air Force Medal GVI Miniature Category_General Service Medals The Military Cross
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
The Military Cross
Royal Air Force squadrons
Only one bow should be worn
awarded to those who participated in the suppression of acts of terrorism in Cyprus between 1 April 1955 and 24 December 1959 if they served for 90 days or more
The Memorial Plaque quickly became known as the "Death Penny" due to its circular shape and bronze appearance
Air Force Medal GVI Miniature Category_General Service Medals The Military CrossInstituted in 1918 at the same time as the AFC this was to reward NCO's and men of the RAF for courage or devotion to duty whilst flying but not in operational areas. Just 259 medals were awarded for World War Two. This was replaced by the AFC in 1993.