Distinguished Flying Cross MiniatureThe miniature Distinguished Flying Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy in the air. A silver bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC holders performing a further act of such valour which would have merited award of the DFC. Instituted in 1918, the Distinguished Flying Cross was issued for acts of valour while flying in operations against the

Following the First World War

Bust of Isambard Kingdom Brunel made in British Gypsum Plaster

Cambridgeshire

genealogy project

The Italy Star was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces who served in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War

a Howitzer and British Tommies going over the top

it also became available to Army and RAF officers serving aboard naval vessels

Each medal is British made in the same factories that crafted the original WWII medals

except the Victoria Cross

̴Ì_This is the 2nd type OBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date

a Hurricane and a trowel

manufactured in the United Kingdom using traditional medal-making techniques