** Royal Air Force .925 Silver Medallion : 1934 Mosul Flight Relay No.30 B Squadron (Birmingham).**

** Royal Air Force .925 Silver Medallion : 1934 Mosul Flight Relay No.30 B Squadron (Birmingham).**

This piece remains in a GOOD CONDITION- Graphic Design Relief is clear and detailed. All necessary Nomenclature & Dates are present and legible. Silver retains a wonderful surface lustre & all .925 Assay Stampings / Hallmarks are visible on Medallion Rim. Original Presentation Box remains Silk Lining and appears to be functional.

** ITEM IS SECOND-HAND AND WILL DISPLAY SIGNS OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE HANDLING/ WEAR .**

INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. 

ORIGIN : Royal Air Force (R.A.F)

COMPOSITION:  .925 Sterling Silver

MANUFACTURER:  BIRMINGHAM (1936)

WEIGHT : 18,41 g

UNIT : No.30 B Squadron

An EXCELLENT example of a RARE , 1934 Mosul Royal Air Force Inter-Flight Relay .925 Silver Medallion - as issued to the Victorious Squadron during the Competition. The No.30 Squadron was formed in 1915 and served in Egypt and Mesopotamia- performing Reconnaissance and Combat Duties throughout the First World War (1914-18).

The Unit continued to serve in British-Occupied Iraq throughout the 1920s & 30s , based in Baghdad and quelling Kurdish Revilts. At the Outbreak of the Second World War (1939-45) - The Squadron was sent to Egypt and participated in the Air Defence of Alexandria , as well as,  providing escort missions in the Western Desert. The Unit later participated in combat operations in Greece (1940) , Crete (1941) and spent the remainder of the War engaged in the Far East against the Japanese Imperial Forces.

A RARE & ideal addition to any Inter-War Royal Air Force Silver Medallion collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a well preserved and sought after period piece for their private assortment. 

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