Distinguished Flying Cross (UK)
This article is about the award given in the United Kingdom; a separate article describes the award given in the United States.
Source: Veterans Affairs
Canada
The Distinguished Flying Cross was founded during the First World War, on June 3, 1918 (the birthday of King George V of the United Kingdom). It consists of a silver cross attached to a medal ribbon with horizontal violet and white stripes. In 1919, the stripes were changed to diagonal ones. The year of the award is engraved on the reverse of the cross.
A bar is awarded for a further act or acts. The bar is silver with an eagle in the centre.
Originally awarded to officers and warrant officers for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. Lower ranks, previously awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, are now also eligible for the DFC.
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