War Medal Miniature Orders awarded with distinguishing rosette for

awarded with distinguishing rosette for 1 days service in the Falkland Islands or their dependencies or in the South Atlantic

The equivalent award for the other ranks for acts of gallantry in the air on non active operations was the Air Force Medal (AFM)

This is the version awarded from 1952 to 1953

356 times and 3 bars have been awarded

The Memorial Plaque quickly became known as the "Death Penny" due to its circular shape and bronze appearance

War Medal Miniature Orders awarded with distinguishing rosette forThe 1939 45 War Medal was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in WW2. Awarded for service between 3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945. Awarded to all full time members of the armed forces wherever their service was rendered provided it was of 28 days or more duration. In the Merchant Navy the requirement was that the 28 days should have been served at sea.