UN Angola Miniature MedalUN Angola Miniature Medal

The equivalent award for the other ranks for acts of valour in the air on operations against the enemy was the Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

In keeping with original issue examples:

a gallantry emblem of crossed oakleaves was established to be worn on all grades of the Order of the British Empire

An ideal keepsake for medal collectors

Since the 1993 review the MC is now available to other ranks after the discontinuation of the MM

Like his contemporary

The qualifying period for the medal is 12 years

the Maltese cross from the Jew of Malta and quill and ink

This die struck

YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU

the airspace and high seas of the Eastern Mediterranean (east of )3000E

This is the 1st type OBE awarded up to 1935