The medal is very lightweight - this will indicate that it is a cast medal & not a die-struck medal

It may be awarded posthumously

The George Cross is the second in the order of wear and is the highest gallantry award for civilians

The GVI version bears the effigy of King George VI and was awarded during his reign between 1936 and 1952

To qualify

Distinguished Flying Cross Miniature Service_Military The medal is very lightweightThe miniature Distinguished Flying Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy in the air. A silver bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC holders performing a further act of such valour which would have merited award of the DFC. Instituted in 1918, the Distinguished Flying Cross was issued for acts of valour while flying in operations against the