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Sometimes called the Discharge Badge

This was the longest running operation in the history of UK forces

Instituted in 1901

The Defence Medal was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces and civilians who served in non-operational areas subjected to air attack or under threat during the Second World War

Air Force Medal GVI Miniature RAF Collection test flyingInstituted in 1918 at the same time as the AFC this was to reward NCO's and men of the RAF for courage or devotion to duty whilst flying but not in operational areas. Just 259 medals were awarded for World War Two. This was replaced by the AFC in 1993.