For female casualties

Subsequent awards of the Air Force Cross are denoted by a bar attached to the ribbon

Die-struck metal construction for a true-to-original appearance and feel

000 were awarded

This award replaced the DSO for specific acts of gallantry

MBE Military Decorations For female casualtiesThe MBE or The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. This is the 2nd type MBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date. The Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award. There are five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: The GBE: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British