United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star, in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consisting of 1) A 40

consisting of 1) A 40 Year Long Service Cross constructed of gilt bronze with black enamels

reverse centre superposing by two crowned orbs in Gold

7mm (w) x 67

a serial number of “277002” flanked by initials “DH” (Heer issue)

makers mark on elongated loop for Arthus Bertrand & Co

United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star, in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consisting of 1) A 40An Original Air Crew Europe Star, in bronze, reverse plain, full size, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the original ribbon, and cardboard box (stamped AIR CREW EUROPE, with small puncture in lid). Footnote: The Aircrew Europe Star was a British campaign medal instituted in 1945 and awarded to aircrew who completed operational flying duties over Europe during the Second World War. Qualification required service on operations prior to the