RAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Please Select Version:Issued Post 1954 (DEI:GRATIA) a soldiers helmet
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
a soldiers helmet
The medal was issued in bronze to eligible personnel who served in an operational theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918
The Air Force Cross (GV) was instituted in 1918 by King George V and awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other air services for acts of courage
The plaques became treasured family heirlooms and remain one of the most important memorial artefacts associated with the First World War
like the MC
RAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Please Select Version:Issued Post 1954 (DEI:GRATIA) a soldiers helmetThe Royal Air Force Long Service Medal (EIIR) was issued in two versions, those awarded before 1954 and those issued after 1954. Pre 1954 Issue (BRITT: OMM) This is the version awarded from 1952 to 1953. Originally awarded for 18 years exemplary service the qualifying period was reduced to 15 years in 1977. Officers are eligible provided at least 12 years of their service was in the ranks Post 1954 Issue (DEI: GRATIA) This is the version of the medal