Medal [Air Force Cross]
Maker and role
The Royal Mint, Manufacturer
Production date
1943
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Object detail
Accession number
1991.13.3
Maker
Production period
Description
Medal [Air Force Cross]
Box: Black, marked "A.F.C.", hinged opening with cream silk and felt lining. Makers mark stamped inside "ROYAL MINT".
Medal: Silver Cross with 'winged' shield surround. Centre depicts Man with trident and wreath riding a large bird. Crown depicted on upper protion of medal with each arm of cross marks with either "G" "I" "VI" or "R". Ribbon of medal is red and white striped with white edging. Reverse of medal marked "GRJ / 1918" "1943"
Ribbon: Small medal ribbon with red and white angled stripes and white edging.
Box: Black, marked "A.F.C.", hinged opening with cream silk and felt lining. Makers mark stamped inside "ROYAL MINT".
Medal: Silver Cross with 'winged' shield surround. Centre depicts Man with trident and wreath riding a large bird. Crown depicted on upper protion of medal with each arm of cross marks with either "G" "I" "VI" or "R". Ribbon of medal is red and white striped with white edging. Reverse of medal marked "GRJ / 1918" "1943"
Ribbon: Small medal ribbon with red and white angled stripes and white edging.
Marks
A.F.C. Embossed
ROYAL MINT Maker's Mark
"G" "I" "VI" "R" Casting
GRJ / 1918 Casting
1943 Engraved
ROYAL MINT Maker's Mark
"G" "I" "VI" "R" Casting
GRJ / 1918 Casting
1943 Engraved
Media/Materials
Other name
AFC
Airforce Flying Cross
Airforce Flying Cross
Collection
Credit Line
The Royal Mint. 1943. Medal [Air Force Cross], 1991.13.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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