Medallion [Royal Air Force, Number 8 (Pathfinder) Group]

Object detail

Accession number

2016.189.2

Description

Gold coloured medallion on blue, red and white ribbon. Medallion features logo for the No. 8 (Pathfinder) Group of the Royal Air Force. Text around down facing arrow with eight pointed star behind in centre and on banner at bottom: "GROUP HEADQUARTERS / 8 8 / ROYAL AIR FORCE / WE GUIDE TO STRIKE". Enamelled in red, cream, yellow and blue.

Signature/Marks and Type

GROUP HEADQUARTERS / 8 8 / ROYAL AIRFORCE / WE GUIDE TO STRIKE Casting

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Textile

Record level

Item

Collection

Bomber Command Collection

Credit line

Medallion [Royal Air Force, Number 8 (Pathfinder) Group], 2016.189.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Commemorative Medal, Commemorative Communication Artefacts Documentary Artefacts Memorabilia

Subject: all levels

Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Squadron 115 Aerial operations, British World War, 1939-1945 New Zealand Personal narratives, New Zealand Great Britain. Royal Air Force Bomber Command

Collection type

Air and Space Transport Social History Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Badge Jewellery Medal Emblem Font Electric blue Symbol Necklace Fashion accessory Event

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