exceptional flying skill and devotion to duty during non-operational flying service

Authentic ribbon colours symbolising the tropical seas and the Allied forces who served in the Pacific campaign

A second award bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC

and formally Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

Medals that are issued named ('named' being the term used for engraving) have details diamond engraved on the reverse̴ to MoD standard

Air Force Cross GVI Medal Category_ Miniature World War II exceptional flying skill and devotionThe Air Force Cross (GVI) was awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying air services for acts of courage, exceptional skill and devotion to duty whilst flying, where the service did not involve active operations against the enemy. Bearing the effigy of King George VI, this version of the Air Force Cross was awarded during his reign and forms an important part of British military aviation history. The decoration recognised