Air Crew Europe StarAir Crew Europe Star Medal (Replica) The Air Crew Europe Star was awarded to British and Commonwealth airmen who took part in operational flying over Europe during the Second World War. It recognises the extraordinary courage, skill, and sacrifice of those who faced constant danger in the skies between 3 September 1939 and 5 June 1944, prior to the D Day landings. This is an officially licensed replica medal, produced in the United Kingdom under

it was extended to officers of the RAF for acts of gallantry on the ground and during World War One there was provision made for officers of the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines

Why is it called the Death Penny

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Distinguished Service Cross (for exemplary gallantry at sea) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

or as a respectful replacement for a lost original

As with all Famous Faces there are objects around the base

Air Crew Europe Star Medal (Replica)

In 2004 Private Johnson Beharry from 1st Battalion the Princess of Walesí´s Royal Regiment was awarded the honour for 2 separate acts of outstanding gallantry of the highest order while based in Al Amarah

dated 7th February 1995 does not appear to have been published in the London Gazette

Pacific Star Medal (Replica)

Awarded to RAF personnel and some members of the Army (mainly Royal Engineers and attached personnel) also Royal Navy personnel were awarded it for patrolling the no fly zones and airfield repair in Iraq

Post 1954 Issue (DEI:GRATIA)

Awarded for accumulated service of 30 days or more