We have dedicated this unattributed 1944 DFC, Aircrew Europe & Africa group of six to the many thousands of brave young lads who fought high in the black and lethally dangerous enemy skies over occupied Europe during the RAF Bomber Command offensive of World War II.
The year 1944, marked the climax of the air war against Germany with what became known by the crews as “maximum effort” being delivered almost every night for month after relentless month.
The gallant young Aircrew Europe lads of Bomber Command who’s average age was only about 20 flew and died in their thousands, undaunted in the defence of our liberty so that we might live our lives in peace and freedom.
This DFC is totally gem mint state and is still housed in its original lettered Royal Mint velvet & silk lined case. The strike quality of this particular medal is quite exceptional as it displays the rare & seldom seen proof-like mirror quality and fully reflective reverse surfaces.
Unusually and touchingly, the original recipient or perhaps his family have added a lucky silver horseshoe to the reverse pin of the cross.
A STUNNING “ANONYMOUS” DISPLAY GROUP FOR THE R.A.F. ENTHUSIAST OR COLLECTOR.
SOLD
PER ARDVA AD ASTRA (Through Hardship To The Stars)
LEST WE FORGET