United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star, in Case Auction Archive engraved "Presented to JOHN ROPER

engraved "Presented to JOHN ROPER term 1929" and maker marked "DOM

attacked and captured the wall across the valley (Letzi) around Näfels

central medallion features propeller arms and a central sword with wings

measuring 49 mm (h) x 48 mm (w)

they did not return from a night attack against targets in Dusseldorf and were lost without a trace

United Kingdom. An Air Crew Europe Star, in Case Auction Archive engraved "Presented to JOHN ROPERAn 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