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Distinguished Flying Cross by Gaunt marked Sterling

Distinguished Flying Cross by Gaunt reverse marked Sterling, with original old ribbon.

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SKU: L28832 Category:
Origin: Netherlands

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Distinguished Flying Cross by Gaunt reverse marked Sterling, with original old ribbon, a superb example of an original medal, and very rare.

 

The extremely rare “Vliegerkruis” translate as “Airman’s Cross” has only been awarded approximately 735 times in total since 1941.
As well as Dutch Airmen it was awarded to Allied Airmen during WW2 whose actions were of high enough importance to the Netherlands.

 

Various reproductions and tailors copies can commonly be found which are very rarely found to be the original issues, this piece was made in London by Gaunt, marked Sterling on the reverse, with ball suspension and superior detailing in the feather’s of the wings on the die compared to a Spink and Son