Hello Dave,
I have the information at my finger tips in the form of the Medal Year
Book, from which I quote:
The DFM was created at the same time as the DFC, and it was awarded
under the same general provisions as the DFC to reward NCOs and men for
bravery whilst flying on operations against the enemy. All issued DFMs
are named; the First World War awards were impressed in large serif
capitals, and the Second World War awards were rather crudely engraved,
there are five obverses issued on the DFM: GVR, GVR crowned head, GV1R
first type, GV1R second type (from 1949), and E11R. In addition there
are two reverse types; the GVR issues have no date on the reverse,
whilst the GV1R and E11R issues have the date "1918" at the top of the
reverse.
Approximately 105 DFMs and two first award bars were issued for the
First World War. Between the wars some 80 medals were issued and in the
Second World War 6,600 DFMs were issued, with 60 first bars and 1
second bar.
These medals are quite valuable. GV 1st type £750; GV 2nd type £2500,
GV1 1st type £500, GV1 2nd type £1250, E11 type £1500.
Hope this helps.
--
Glyndwr (Glyn) Davies,
Chatham, Kent, UK.
Dave Southwood wrote:
Dear All
I know that some might feel this is a bit off subject, but I'm sure some
wonderful soul out there will have the information at their finger tips.
In 1944, my uncle, an Air Gunner on Lancasters was awarded the Distinguished
Flying Medal.
I wish to find out some more information on the medal, and the circumstances
for which it was awarded.
Has anyone any idea who it would be best to contact, either by post, email,
or telephone (or carrier pigeon if "The Bug" bites!)
Thanks, and Happy New Year.
Dave Southwood
dave(a)dsouthwood.freeserve.co.uk
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