Name/Title
1943 Distinguished Flying Medal, to Sergeant Robert J. Leet, R.C.A.F.Entry/Object ID
2014.8.1Description
1943 Distinguished Flying Medal, to CAN/R. 77120. SGT. R.J. LEET R.C.A.F. Oval, silver. Obverse bareheaded King George VI with title "GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX F D IND IMP" Reverse is laurel wreath surrounding Athena on airplane with eagle. title "FOR COURAGE" Suspender is winged "V" ribbon is angled violet-white bars, 3.5 x 9 cms.
Depicted here first from the left.Made/Created
Date made
1943Notes
Early Date: 1943Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
stamped into rim: "CAN/R. 77120. SGT. R.J. LEET. R.C.A.F." No accession number on medal-is court-mounted in group of six medalsDimensions
Width
3.6 cmLength
4.5 cmDimension Notes
3 mm. thick.