Victoria Cross 2nd Award Miniature BarThis bronze bar ornamented with laurels may be issued to VC holders performing a further act of such bravery which would have merited award of the VC. When the ribbon alone is worn (see below) a further replica in miniature is added.

this award was approved for all Officers and Men of the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces

recognising acts of bravery and outstanding airmanship outside active operations against an enemy

The General Service Medal with Air Operations Iraq Clasp was awarded for 60 days continuous

It was later made available to equivalent ranks in the RN and Army for acts of valour in the air

Should the qualifying period be cut short due to injury or death

Like his contemporary

The Territorial Force War Medal

The Distinguished Flying Cross was established for Officers and Warrant Officers of the RAF for acts of valour against the enemy whilst in the air

The King George VI issue remains one of the most historically significant versions of the decoration due to its association with the Second World War and the rapid expansion of military aviation during the period

or commemoration

remains one of the most poignant and recognisable memorials of the Great War

Awarded for accumulated service of 30 days or more