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Distinguished Flying Medal: CM.7140-2007

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: George VI (1936-52)
Ruler: GEORGIUS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP. (With the title of)
State: United Kingdom

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Notes

History note: Ex coll. Hugh Kenneth Lapage; bt Michael Marsh, Cambridge Coins, 27.iii.1981, for £10.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 29 mm
Image(width): 19 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by Surr, Gillian, Mrs

Dating

1938 - 1949

Note

With bar

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7140-2007
Primary reference Number: 167524
Medal Yearbook 2001: 56
Location: Tray A

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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