MBE Military MiniatureThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. As with the Civil Division, the Military Division of the Order comprises five classes: Knights and Dames Grand Cross (GBE), Knights and Dames Commanders (KBE and DBE), Commanders (CBE), Officers (OBE) and Members (MBE).

The Air Force Cross EIIR is awarded in recognition of gallantry in the air during non-operational missions

Once your medals have arrived

the Air Crew Europe Star serves as a lasting tribute to the bravery and commitment of WWII aircrews who risked everything for freedom

recipients must first have earned the 1939–1945 Star

Following the 1993 review the MM was discontinued and the MC became available to all ranks of all services for exemplary gallantry on land in presence of the enemy

The Air Force Cross is a recognised British gallantry decoration awarded for acts of courage

Each medal is British made in the same historic factories that produced the original wartime medals

The miniature Military Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN

It may be awarded posthumously

and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land

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it closely matches the look and feel of the original issue