United Kingdom: Distinguished Flying Medal
Ribbon: White with narrow diagonal purple stripes.
Instituted: 3 June 1918.
Discontinued: 1993 (since when all ranks receive the Distinguished Flying Cross).
Awarded: To other ranks of the Royal Air Force for acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy.
Post-nominal letters: DFM
| George V Type 1 1918-1919 |
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| George V Type 2 |  |
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| George VI | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Elizabeth II | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
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