the George Cross may be awarded posthumously

The clasp has a small hole in each corner for sewing onto the ribbon

and other non-combat aviation activities

it closely matches the look and feel of the original issue

It recognises the extraordinary bravery and endurance of those who protected vital supply routes across the treacherous North Atlantic between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945

OBE Military FS Mount Only the George Cross may beThe OBE or Officer of the_Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917._This is the 2nd type OBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date. The Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award. There are five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: The GBE: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the