and sacrifice of those who helped liberate Western Europe during the final and decisive phase of the Second World War

the Air Force Cross (AFC) was issued for acts of gallantry while flying on non active operations to warrant officers and officers of the Royal Air Force (RAF)

the Italy Star stands as a proud reminder of the courage and endurance of those who fought to liberate Europe during WWII

Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Military personnel for actions where military decorations would not be appropriate

Military Medal GV - Field Marshals Bust RAF Long Service and sacrifice of those whoInstituted on 25th March 1916 for rewarding acts of bravery not sufficient to merit the award of the DCM, it was backdated to recognise acts from the outbreak of the First World War. In June 1916 it was extended to women two such awards being made for the Easter rising in Dublin that same year. Approximately 115,600 medals were awarded during the First World War together with 5796 first bars, 180 second bars and one third bar. Awards were made after