In October 1939
with Hunter's leadership from the front resulting in some notable successes: "For the last few days before the Armistice we got a lot more ground strafing as now the enemy were retiring in great confusion
The visor and strap exhibit light crazing and some contact marks
scattered paint chipping and silvering wear
remaining invisible to the eye
United Kingdom. A 1944 Dfc To Flight Engineer Truman Who Raided Cologne, Essen, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart Auction Archive In October 1939Distinguished Flight Cross, engraved 1944 on reverse of 6 oclock arm, with period ribbon, missing pin clasp, in case of issue marked ROYAL MINT on inside lid, discolouration on inside base, both extremely fine condition; DFC COPY; 1939 45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star with FRANCE AND GERMANY clasp; Defense Medal; 1939 45 War Medal swing mounted on pin bar marked J. R. GAUNT. LONDON, extremely fine condition; Accompanied by replacement ribbon bar of 1939