MALTA CROSS?

[malcolmjameswilson]

Could Forum members help to identify the small handmade silver cross in the enclosed picture. It measures 20mm x 20mm and has a small pin on the reverse and the original owners initials engraved on the lower arm. The recipient served with 46 Squadron before joining 108 Squadron Around January 1943 flying out of Malta. He was killed in action during July 1943.

I have seen similar insignia with squadron details engraved on the obverse. However, this example has only four letters. They read from the top: M / N / F / U

My starter guess is: Malta / Night / Fighter / Unit

Can any more knowledgeable members offer me a more definitive answer?

Kind regards, Malcolm.

[dp_burke]

Google is your friend!! Malta Night Fighter Unit, later became 1435 Flight.

Who does the cross belong too,

[malcolmjameswilson]

Hello Dennis,

Thank you for the confirmation and squadron attribution. I will indeed do as you suggest.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

[Col Bruggy]

Hello,

"To whom does the Cross belong?"

Possibly - 142875 P/O (Air Observer) Alexander Watson FARQUHARSON DFM RAFVR.

Formerly: 1365211 F/Sgt (Air Observer) Alex Watson FARQUARHARSON*.

* As per his DFM recommendation in:

The Distinguished Flying Medal Register for the Second World War with Official Recommendation Details. (Vol.I A-J)
Tavender,Ian.
Forest Hill:Savannah,2000.
p.616

Col.

[malcolmjameswilson]

Hello Dennis,

The posting by Col has correctly identified the recipient. It was late when I wrote my reply to you and in my haste I forgot to answer that part which was amiss of me.

I intend to create another post regarding the above airman regarding his flying career which I am having some difficulty in tracing.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

[dp_burke]

Cheers chaps. Just wondering is all, was afraid you were hiding the Cross away in some darkened room nere to eb seen by anyone again.