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Established in 1918 for special acts of courage or devotion when flying but not in active operations against an enemy.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United Kingdom Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Silver Royal Air Force Cross; Obverse: male figure with wreath in hand riding an eagle, embossed text "R.I. G. VI"; Reverse: embossed "1918"; red and white striped diagonal ribbon. Dimensions 3-D: 5.6 × 1 × 10.8cm (2 3/16 × 3/8 × 4 1/4 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
Silk
Solder
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
 Inventory Number A19640358000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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