RAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Please Select Version:Issued Post 1954 (DEI:GRATIA) Is the Air Force Cross

Is the Air Force Cross a gallantry award

The first awards of this MM were made during the Korean War although often awards announced in the name of The Queen resulted in a recipient recieving the medal with the head of King George VI

To date just over 1000 awards have been made together with 18 bars

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RAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Please Select Version:Issued Post 1954 (DEI:GRATIA) Is the Air Force CrossThe Royal Air Force Long Service Medal (EIIR) was issued in two versions, those awarded before 1954 and those issued after 1954. Pre 1954 Issue (BRITT: OMM) This is the version awarded from 1952 to 1953. Originally awarded for 18 years exemplary service the qualifying period was reduced to 15 years in 1977. Officers are eligible provided at least 12 years of their service was in the ranks Post 1954 Issue (DEI: GRATIA) This is the version of the medal