Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Air Force Cross Bar Auction Long Service medal with "Canada"

Long Service medal with "Canada" reverse

reverse pin back flanked by dual prongs

his nomination for the Pour le Mérite was resented by other Officers

constructed of interlocking and hinged steel plates (magnetic) designed to protect the wearer’s head from anti-aircraft shrapnel

with hardly any bronze finish remaining

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Air Force Cross Bar Auction Long Service medal with "Canada"A four piece medal bar, swing mounted, with horizontal pin on reverse, measures 130 mm (w), comprising: An Air Force Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 1945 on the reverse 6 oclock arm, dark patina to the tips, very fine. A Defense Medal, in silver, full size, light wear, very fine. A Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, in silver, with overseas bar, light wear, very fine. A War Medal, in silver, full size, light wear, very fine.