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design : Captain Ian V Pyott, bust, left profile, in uniform and forage cap
text : "IAN.V.PYOTT.D.S.O CAPTAIN.R.F.C +MCMXVII+"
British First World War large format portrait medal by Mary Gillick (born 1881) commemorating the flying exploits of
Captain Ian V Pyott DSO. The medal acknowledges Pyott's part in repelling a German Zeppelin raid over the Durham coast on 27 November 1916.
See also MED 402 and MED 404 for additional portraits by Gillick of RFC 'heroes' who defended Britain from Zeppelin attacks during
1916. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | Destruction of & 27/11/1916 British Army portrait / personification Royal Flying Corps & 39 Squadron Ian V (Captain) Pyott commemorative Aircraft Accidents First World War & Zeppelin Offensive against Britain & Zeppelin | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Gillick, Mary G | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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