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{"id":2013891788846,"title":"Distinguished Flying Cross ( DFC ) Royal Air Force Military Medal RAF Repro","handle":"distinguished-flying-cross-dfc-royal-air-force-military-medal-raf-repro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"u-flL lable\"\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis Medal Does NOT have the word Copy Written on it\n\u003cbr\u003eAnyone interested in history will love this amazing piece of art!\n\u003cbr\u003eExcellent gift for anyone who loves WW1 era or for collectors.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguished Flying Cross ( DFC ) Royal Air Force Military Medal RAF Repro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFULL SIZE BRAND NEW!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(One of The Best Quality Replica on The Market)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Distinguished Flying Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for \"an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe award was established on 3 June 1918, shortly after the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was originally awarded to RAF commissioned and warrant officers. During the Second World War, it was also awarded to Royal Artillery officers serving on attachment to the RAF as pilots-cum-artillery observers. Since the Second World War, the award has been open to army and naval aviation officers, and to other ranks since 1993, when the Distinguished Flying Medal, which had until then been awarded to other ranks, was discontinued. Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross are entitled to use the post-nominal letters \"DFC\". A bar is added to the ribbon for holders of the DFC who received a second award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the First World War, approximately 1,100 DFCs were awarded, with 70 first bars and 3-second bars. During the Second World War, 20,354 DFCs were awarded, the most of any award, with approximately 1,550 first bars and 45-second bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonorary awards were made on 964 occasions to aircrew from other non-Commonwealth countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is a cross flory and is 2⅛ inches wide. The horizontal and bottom bars are terminated with bumps, the upper bar with a rose. The decoration's face features aeroplane propellers, superimposed on the vertical arms of the cross, and wings on the horizontal arms. In the centre is a laurel wreath around the RAF monogram, surmounted by an Imperial Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features the Royal Cypher in the centre and the year of issue engraved on the lower arm. The decoration is issued named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbon was originally white with purple broad horizontal stripes, but it was changed in 1919 to the current white with purple broad diagonal stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration was designed by Edward Carter Preston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHero RAF pilot who earned Distinguished Flying Cross for helping to save 29 soldiers in Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e[caption id=\"attachment_669\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"304\"]\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-669\" src=\"http:\/\/goldbrothers13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/1415110339691_Image_galleryImage_BNPS_co_uk_01202_558833_n-151x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"304\" height=\"604\"\u003e BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)\u003cbr\u003ePic: Bosleys\/BNPS\u003cbr\u003e***Please Use Full Byline***\u003cbr\u003e(L-R):Distinguished Flying Cross, Operational Service Medal, NATO Medal and the EIIR Diamond Jubilee 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class=\"u-flL lable\"\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis Medal Does NOT have the word Copy Written on it\n\u003cbr\u003eAnyone interested in history will love this amazing piece of art!\n\u003cbr\u003eExcellent gift for anyone who loves WW1 era or for collectors.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguished Flying Cross ( DFC ) Royal Air Force Military Medal RAF Repro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFULL SIZE BRAND NEW!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(One of The Best Quality Replica on The Market)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Distinguished Flying Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for \"an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe award was established on 3 June 1918, shortly after the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was originally awarded to RAF commissioned and warrant officers. During the Second World War, it was also awarded to Royal Artillery officers serving on attachment to the RAF as pilots-cum-artillery observers. Since the Second World War, the award has been open to army and naval aviation officers, and to other ranks since 1993, when the Distinguished Flying Medal, which had until then been awarded to other ranks, was discontinued. Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross are entitled to use the post-nominal letters \"DFC\". A bar is added to the ribbon for holders of the DFC who received a second award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the First World War, approximately 1,100 DFCs were awarded, with 70 first bars and 3-second bars. During the Second World War, 20,354 DFCs were awarded, the most of any award, with approximately 1,550 first bars and 45-second bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonorary awards were made on 964 occasions to aircrew from other non-Commonwealth countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is a cross flory and is 2⅛ inches wide. The horizontal and bottom bars are terminated with bumps, the upper bar with a rose. The decoration's face features aeroplane propellers, superimposed on the vertical arms of the cross, and wings on the horizontal arms. In the centre is a laurel wreath around the RAF monogram, surmounted by an Imperial Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features the Royal Cypher in the centre and the year of issue engraved on the lower arm. The decoration is issued named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbon was originally white with purple broad horizontal stripes, but it was changed in 1919 to the current white with purple broad diagonal stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration was designed by Edward Carter Preston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHero RAF pilot who earned Distinguished Flying Cross for helping to save 29 soldiers in Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e[caption id=\"attachment_669\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"304\"]\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-669\" src=\"http:\/\/goldbrothers13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/1415110339691_Image_galleryImage_BNPS_co_uk_01202_558833_n-151x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"304\" height=\"604\"\u003e BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)\u003cbr\u003ePic: Bosleys\/BNPS\u003cbr\u003e***Please Use Full Byline***\u003cbr\u003e(L-R):Distinguished Flying Cross, Operational Service Medal, NATO Medal and the EIIR Diamond Jubilee Medal.\u003cbr\u003eA hero pilot awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for helping to save 29 soldiers in some of the most intense fighting of the Afghan war is selling his medal to help fund a new life abroad.\u003cbr\u003eFlight Lieutenant Marc Heal is emigrating to America four years after the Queen presented him with the prestigious award for his act of 'outstanding example of gallantry and courage'.\u003cbr\u003eThe RAF officer repeatedly dodged bullets and bombs to fly a Chinook helicopter in and out of a battle zone to rescue wounded men.[\/caption]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Medal Does NOT have the word Copy Written on it\n\u003cbr\u003eAnyone interested in history will love this amazing piece of art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal to wear instead of Your issue Medal or for Displaying on uniforms and collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is excellent gift for anyone who loves WW1\/WW2 era or for collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a look at our other Military items \u0026amp; Medals Listed in our Shop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping within 1 working day!\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-643 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/goldbrothers13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/haveaniceday-6-300x78.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"385\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact our Customer Service if you need any help\n\u003cbr\u003eIf you are satisfied with the transaction then would you kindly leave a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003epositive feedback rating along with 5 star Detailed Seller Ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not happy with the item or the service then please contact us before you leave bad feedback so that we may\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003etry to resolve any issues or concerns you have experienced\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Condition: New This Medal Does NOT have the word Copy Written on it Anyone interested in history will love this amazing piece of art! Excellent gift for anyone who loves WW1 era or for collectors.--Distinguished Flying Cross ( DFC ) Royal Air Force Military Medal RAF Repro FULL SIZE BRAND NEW! (One of The Best Quality Replica on The Market) The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy". History The award was established on 3 June 1918, shortly after the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was originally awarded to RAF commissioned and warrant officers. During the Second World War, it was also awarded to Royal Artillery officers...
Condition: New This Medal Does NOT have the word Copy Written on it Anyone interested in history will love this amazing piece...