Air Force Medal GVI Orders This medal is supplied as

This medal is supplied as originally awarded with a loose ribbon

the Air Force Medal served as the equivalent decoration for non-commissioned personnel

The Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award

Operational Service Medal Afghanistan or OSM Afghanistan

the Air Force Cross became available to all ranks and the Air Force Medal was discontinued

Air Force Medal GVI Orders This medal is supplied asThe Air Force Medal (AFM) GVI was awarded to non commissioned members of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying Commonwealth air forces in recognition of courage, exceptional skill and devotion to duty whilst flying on non operational service. Instituted in 1918 alongside the Air Force Cross, the Air Force Medal served as the equivalent decoration for non commissioned personnel, recognising acts of bravery and outstanding airmanship outside active