Air Force Cross CIIIR Medal
Key Details
- Traditional Die Struck
A distinguished gallantry decoration awarded for acts of courage in the air on non-operational missions.
The Air Force Cross CIIIR is a prestigious Royal Air Force gallantry decoration awarded for acts of courage while flying on non-operational duties. It recognises exceptional bravery in the air outside operational service and remains one of the RAF’s most respected distinctions.
This King Charles III version reflects the current royal cypher and is suited to collectors, serving personnel, veterans, families, and those replacing or completing a medal group.
Following the 1993 medal review, the Air Force Cross became available to all ranks of the Royal Air Force. Before that change, eligibility had been restricted to Officers and Warrant Officers only.
Where the decoration has been awarded more than once, subsequent awards are indicated by a second award bar on the ribbon.
Ideal for wear, display, collecting, or presentation, the Air Force Cross CIIIR is an important addition to any modern RAF gallantry medal group.
- King Charles III (CIIIR) issue
- Awarded for gallantry in the air on non-operational missions
- Eligible across all ranks of the Royal Air Force
- 1993 medal review extended eligibility beyond Officers and Warrant Officers
- Subsequent awards indicated by a second award bar on the ribbon
- Suitable for collection, replacement, display, or ceremonial wear
- Official style Air Force Cross CIIIR
- Recognises non-operational aerial gallantry
- Awarded to all RAF ranks
- Important addition to RAF medal groups
- Ideal for collectors and replacement purposes
Specification
Medal: Air Force Cross
Monarch version: King Charles III / CIIIR
Service: Royal Air Force
Awarded for: Gallantry in the air on non-operational missions
Eligibility: All ranks of the Royal Air Force
Eligibility change: Extended to all ranks after the 1993 medal review
Subsequent awards: Denoted by a second award bar on the ribbon