The MBE: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Each plaque was accompanied by a Memorial Scroll bearing the name of the fallen serviceman or woman and a message from King George V

The badge was intended to be worn in civilian clothes

A bar is distinguished by a rosette being worn on the ribbon when ribbons alone are worn

awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime

Air Force Cross GVI Medal Campaign_GSM Army & RAF 1918-64 The MBE: Member of theThe Air Force Cross (GVI) was awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying air services for acts of courage, exceptional skill and devotion to duty whilst flying, where the service did not involve active operations against the enemy. Bearing the effigy of King George VI, this version of the Air Force Cross was awarded during his reign and forms an important part of British military aviation history. The decoration recognised