and formally Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

No bars were awarded to this type of DCM

Who can receive the Air Force Cross EIIR

The General Service Medal with Northern Ireland Clasp was awarded for 30 days service between 14th August 1969 and 31st July 2007

the Air Force Cross is highly sought after by collectors of RAF gallantry awards

Queens Gallantry Medal Miniature OBE/MBE and formally Awarded for meritoriousInstituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery. Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Military personnel for actions where military decorations would not be appropriate. Awards of the gallantry emblem to the Order of the British Empire were ceased at this time with the intention that such acts would be rewarded with the QGM. To date just over 1000 awards have been made together with 18 bars.