Service details are diamond engraved on the rim of the medal to MoD standard

Instituted in 1918

the AFM was discontinued and the AFC became available to all ranks of all services for exemplary gallantry in the air not in presence of the enemy

Die-struck metal construction for a true-to-original appearance and feel

ornamented by the Crown may be issued to DSC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the DSC

Victoria Cross 2nd Award Miniature Bar Category_ Miniature World War II Service details are diamond engravedThis bronze bar ornamented with laurels may be issued to VC holders performing a further act of such bravery which would have merited award of the VC. When the ribbon alone is worn (see below) a further replica in miniature is added.