The Air Force Cross GV is a gallantry award instituted by King George V in 1918 and awarded for courage and devotion to duty whilst flying on non-operational service

King George V (GV) issue

Finely detailed die-struck medal with authentic ribbon

It was later made available to equivalent ranks in the RN and Army for acts of valour in the air

Issued to the families of those who died as a result of their wartime service

NATO Balkans Full Size Medal World War 2 The Air Force Cross GVThe current medal for service with NATO in the Balkans. Awarded since 2011, this has the standard Non Article 5 ribbon with a new clasp BALKANS.