The equivalent award for the other ranks for acts of gallantry in the air on non active operations was the Air Force Medal (AFM)

the War Medal 1939–1945 serves as a timeless tribute to the courage and service of those who endured the world’s greatest conflict

except the Victoria Cross

and in the air against Japanese forces between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945

this version of the Air Force Cross was awarded during his reign and forms an important part of British military aviation history

The 1937 Coronation Medal (original) Clasps & Rosettes The equivalent award for theThe 1937 King George VI Coronation Medal was awarded to mark the coronation of King george VI.