being awarded on only one occasion to Staff Sergeant J D Coughlan RAAF for his great gallantry while operating as a helicopter winch man during the Vietnam War in 1968

Established in 1886 and manufactured entirely of 18ct gold until 1889

accompanied by a lion symbolising British strength and victory

Medal Naming - 'Naming' being the term used for engraving

The is the miniature version of this award

Military Cross 2nd Award Bar (plated) - full size Collection_Military Ties being awarded on only oneA second award bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC, AFC, DFM & AFM holders performing a further act of such valour which would have merited an award.