it was awarded in bronze from 1885 to native support personnel such as bearers

Military hat

it also became available to Naval junior officers

The Distinguished Service Cross or DSC originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross (renamed in 1914) and was awarded across all ranks of the Royal Navy

the Air Force Cross was awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying air services for exemplary conduct and gallantry whilst flying outside combat operations

Air Force Medal GVI Miniature CIIIR Full Size Medals it was awarded in bronzeInstituted in 1918 at the same time as the AFC this was to reward NCO's and men of the RAF for courage or devotion to duty whilst flying but not in operational areas. Just 259 medals were awarded for World War Two. This was replaced by the AFC in 1993.