Memorial details

Memorial type
Other memorial
District
Thanet
Town
Manston
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
100802

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Current location

In the display of awards.
RAF Manston History Museum
Manston Road
Manston
Thanet
Kent
CT12 5DF
England

OS Grid Ref: TR 33356 66568
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A poignard with scabbard in a presentation box awarded to commemorate the victors of the Battle of Britain 1940.
Inscription
DEDICATED TO THE ROYAL AIR FORCE/ VICTORS OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN. 1940
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Trophy / Relic
    Measurements: height c310mm
    Materials: Metal
  • Casket / Box
    Measurements: height c400mm, width c300mm
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.

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