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Old 12-11-23, 07:24 PM
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Hello everyone I am writing to an old chap in Nottingham and He sent me pictures of a medal his friend had been awarded, I am not sure I can find no info on this medal can anyone help please.
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Old 12-11-23, 07:29 PM
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An unofficial, private purchase item?
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A quick Google shows a similar medal exists with "Army" rather than Royal Air Force emblem.
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Old 12-11-23, 07:44 PM
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Hi Leigh
Thank you for your reply, I think he will be pleased to know that it is not a fake which I thought it was ,mind you my knowledge is very limited Thanks again take care,
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Hi Leigh
Thank you for your reply, I think he will be pleased to know that it is not a fake which I thought it was ,mind you my knowledge is very limited Thanks again take care,
It is a fake, in that it is not an officially issued medal.

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As already mentioned, an unofficial commemorative medal that can be purchased from Award medals

https://www.awardmedals.com/medals/commemorative-medals

If you have a copy of the medal yearbook, it is U41 (page 524 in my 2014 copy).

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