Established in 1918 to officers of the R.A.F. for acts of gallantry when flying 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
British Distinguished Flying Cross; Obverse: stylized wings and Tudor (King's or Imperial) crown; Reverse: embossed inscription "RAF 1918"; silk ribbon with purple and white diagonal stripes.
Dimensions
3-D: 5.7 × 0.3 × 10.2cm (2 1/4 × 1/8 × 4 in.)
Materials
Medal: Silver
Ribbon: Silk
Inventory Number
A19640362000
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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