Instituted May 7
the reverse presents hand-writing in black ink
unmarked but displaying the manufacturing characteristics of E
A 1957 War Merit Cross
presenting a folding crease and minimal scuffing of the edges
United Kingdom. A Second War Medal Bar Republic of Instituted May 7A five piece medal bar, comprising three stars and two medals, court mounted with horizontal pin on the reverse, featuring: A 1939 1945 Star, in bronze, full size, with reproduction BATTLE OF BRITAIN clasp, very fine. A Reproduction Air Crew Europe Star, in bronze, full size, very fine. An Italy Star, in bronze, full size, very fine. A Defence Medal, in cupro nickel, very fine. A War Medal, in cupro nickel, very fine.