Date
Instituted: 1953.
Description: The obverse of this medal bears the head of Queen Elizabeth II while the reverse has the figure of Hermes kneeling on a flying hawk holding a javelin in his right hand and a caduceus in his left. Around Hermes is the inscription 'THE QUEEN'S MEDAL FOR CHAMPION SHOT OF THE AIR FORCES'. The ribbon is attached via a straight type suspender.
Metal: Silver.
Size: 36mm.
Bars: This medal is awarded with a bar bearing the year of the award.
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Naming: Engraved capital letters.
Comments: Awarded annually to the champion of the Royal Air Force markmanship contest.
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