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
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