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Auction: 22075 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 119

An extremely rare ‘Crowned Head’ A.F.M. group of five awarded to Flight Sergeant, later Squadron Leader J. Rawlinson, Royal Air Force

Air Force Medal, G.V.R. (335356 F/Sgt. J. Rawlinson, R.A.F.); France and Germany Star; Defence & War Medals; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., swivel suspension (335356 F/Sgt., R.A.F.) mounted as worn, contact marks, therefore nearly very fine (5)

A.F.M. London Gazette 1 January 1938. Two awards were announced in this gazette, these being the last two with the crowned head effigy of King George V, of which a total of only 21 were awarded.

The recommendation by the Air Officer Commanding, R.A.F. Cranwell, states:

‘Throughout the past two years has set a high standard by his conscientious work and outstanding zeal, and the Flight Cadets trained by him have attained a high degree of flying skill. The efficiency of his Flight has been considerably upgraded by virtue of his personal smartness, discipline and example. He has always taken keen interest in the welfare and recreational activities of airmen and has exercised an exceptionally good influence on them.’

Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C. announced in Air Ministry Order 291/1938 with an effective date of award of 10 February 1938.

J. Rawlinson was a 1st Entry Halton Apprentice and was latterly granted a Commission (Technical Branch) from Warrant Officer on 25 May 1940. Confirmed Flight Lieutenant on 1 July 1946, he retired as a Squadron Leader on 5 August 1953.

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