DISTINGUISHED
FLYING CROSS (DFC)
DISTINGUISHED
FLYING CROSS (DFC)
This
silver cross is 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. A straight silver bar with an eagle
in the centre is awarded for a further act or acts. The year of the award
is engraved on the reverse. The award was established on the birthday of
King George V, June 3, 1918. Until 1919, the stripes were horizontal.
Canadians were awarded a total of 4,460 single medals, 256 first
bars and 6 second bars.
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