Military Cross EIIR MiniatureThe miniature Military Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land. A silver bar ornamented by the Crown may be issued to MC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the MC. Instituted in 1914, the Military Cross was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army

This medal is supplied as originally awarded with a loose ribbon

Around 330

Awards were made after the war for service in India

The badge was intended to be worn in civilian clothes

We cannot add medals to existing mounts

Further awards of the Air Force Medal were denoted by a bar attached to the ribbon

Just 259 medals were awarded for World War Two

Authentic ribbon colours representing the national colours of Italy

Awarded for service between 3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945

Court Mounting is charged PER MEDAL

the Military Cross was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army who were ineligible (on account of their rank) for the Distinguished Service Order

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