Eight-pointed gilt star with rayed arms, with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with an octagonal centrally imposed gilt and white enamel medallion bearing a cosmic diagram; the reverse plain; on what our research indicates is a slightly incorrect ribbon; with ribbon bar. The Order was instituted on 14 June 1945 and is awarded in a single grade for flying 600 missions. Please note the bluish-purple marks on the illustrations are light reflections and are not present on the Order itself which is of recent manufacture and in mint condition.
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