aviation memorabilia and British military medals

Additional awards of the Air Force Cross were recognised by the award of a bar worn on the ribbon

Awarded for courage and devotion to duty whilst flying

This is the Queen Elizabeth II version of this award

and surrounding areas between 11 June 1943 and 8 May 1945

MBE Military Miniature Collection_Accessories aviation memorabilia and British militaryThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. As with the Civil Division, the Military Division of the Order comprises five classes: Knights and Dames Grand Cross (GBE), Knights and Dames Commanders (KBE and DBE), Commanders (CBE), Officers (OBE) and Members (MBE).