nurses and others employed in military hospitals who actually served in France or Belgium between the 5th August 1914 and midnight of 22-23rd November 1914

between 7th February

Gulf of Suez') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal

which is awarded for the same degree of gallantry on land or at sea

Instituted on 25th March 1916 for rewarding acts of bravery not sufficient to merit the award of the DCM

EFFICIENCY DECORATION Post 1982 Miniature WITH HAC RIBBON Campaign_Afghanistan nurses and others employed inTerritorial Decoration awarded with the green ribbon with central yellow stripe until 1982 when it was combined into a single Decoration emcompassing the AER and T&AVR, the ribbon was then standardised to half blue half green with a central yellow stripe. This is the version awarded with the HAC ribbon to members of the HAC who qualify for the award.