A WWII BRITISH BOMBER COMMAND commemorative MEDAL 1939-1945

OBVERSE

A Tudor crown surmounting a laurel wreath containing the letters RAF is flanked by smaller wreaths containing the brevet letters of the aircrew; signifying courage, team spirit and leadership.

REVERSE

A Lancaster bomber flanked by the dates 1939 and 1945 with inscription: A TRIBUTE TO THE AIRCREW OF BOMBER COMMAND, around the circumference.

RIBBON

The ribbon colours of blue grey, midnight blue and flame represent the North Sea, the night sky over enemy territory, the flame of the target and the return trip.