Australia. A Service Medal 1939-1945, To A.s. Ford, Australian Imperial Forces Hold signed by the Air Vice-Marshal

signed by the Air Vice-Marshal

matched “L/54” for “Schauerte & Höhfeld” on the reverse - an uncommon variant due to it being marked on the pin

Stuttgart) on the reverse of the pin

Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other U

partially bronzed

Australia. A Service Medal 1939-1945, To A.s. Ford, Australian Imperial Forces Hold signed by the Air Vice-Marshal(QX26261 A. S. FORD). Naming is officially impressed, the "Q" for Queensland and the "X" for Australian Imperial Forces. Greening evident on the obverse from storage, discolouration over the naming, original ribbon, fine.