Miniature Territorial Force War MedalTheMiniatureTerritorial Force War Medal

Original plaques displayed only the individual's forenames and surname

Since 1937 the cross has had the year of award engraved - usually on the bottom arm but examples do exist engraved in the centre

Throughout much of its history

service number and unit are deliberately omitted

The General Service Medal 1962 - 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'Malay Peninsula') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal

skill and devotion to duty whilst flying on non-operational service

British made using traditional manufacturing methods

similarly to the DSC

What is the Air Force Cross GV

awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime

The etch around the base bears the names of the six wives

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