Description
RAF Defence Medal DM19 – signed by 7 distinguished RAF officers – large (A4+) flown First Day Cover with COA
Add an impressive piece of British aviation and military history to your collection with this large RAF (DM)19 commemorative First Day Cover honouring the Defence Medal.
The cover is personally signed by seven distinguished holders of the Defence Medal: Air Vice Marshal Sir Alan Boxer, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burnett, Flight Lieutenant T. Franks, Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Le Cheminant, Wing Commander Laddie Lucas, Air Vice Marshal Sir Laurence Sinclair and Air Marshal Sir Peter Wykeham.
The artwork depicts aircraft associated with the seven signatories, including the Avro Vulcan, Whitley, Wellington, Baltimore, Mosquito, Blenheim and Gladiator.
Dated 1 September 1988, the cover carries the BFPS 2172 special postmark commemorating the 48th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. It was flown aboard Lancaster PA474 City of Lincoln of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight from RAF Coningsby in connection with aviation displays at Bournemouth and RAF Henlow.
The cover is additionally signed by Lancaster captain Squadron Leader C. R. Paterson.
Achievements
This special cover forms part of the RAF Museum DM Medal series, created around the honours, decorations and campaign medals awarded to members of Britain’s aviation services. The large-format covers in the series were each signed by distinguished airmen associated with the medal being commemorated.
The combination of seven senior RAF signatures, Lancaster flight history, Battle of Britain commemorative postmark and classic RAF aircraft artwork makes this a particularly interesting display piece for collectors of military aviation and signed RAF memorabilia.
Add this multi-signed RAF Defence Medal cover to your collection and preserve a fascinating piece commemorating the people, aircraft and history of the Royal Air Force.
Autograph(s):
signed by 7 distinguished RAF officers
Air Vice Marshal Sir Alan Boxer
Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burnett
Flight Lieutenant T. Franks
Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Le Cheminant
Wing Commander Laddie Lucas
Air Vice Marshal Sir Laurence Sinclair
Air Marshal Sir Peter Wykeham.
Condition:
Excellent
Type of object (Photo/Poster/Other):
FDC
Dimensions:
12,5″ x 9″ (30cm x 23cm)
Signature:
Hand signed – Yes
Certificate level
Standard authentication (COA)
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