Victoria Cross for naval recipients. However the dark blue ribbon was abolished soon after the formation of the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918. On 22 May 1920 King George V signed a warrant that stated all recipients would now receive a red ribbon and the living recipients of the naval version were required to exchange their ribbons for the new colour. Although the army warrants state the colour as being red, it is defined by most commentators as being crimson or "wine-red". Since 1917 a miniature of the Cross has been affixed to the centre of the ribbon bar when
Red Cross Medal (Oldenburg) ribbon with vermilion stripes. Red Cross Medal (Oldenburg) The Red Cross Medal was established on 10 August 1907 by Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg. The medal was presented for outstanding service in charitable civic service and voluntary nursing. It was presented to men and women who had rendered outstanding services in these areas. The medal is oval, made of gilded bronze. The center is cut out around the monogram "FA", which is surmounted by a crown. At the top of the oval ia an enameled disc with a red Greek cross on a white background. The medal hangs