Authentic ribbon colours representing the colours of the Union Flag — symbolising the unity of the British Commonwealth during wartime

No awards for gallantry have yet been made

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

awarded for The qualifying time required depending on the area served is: UK - 1080 days

The General Service Medal 1962 - 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'South Vietnam') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal

Accumulated Campaign Service Post 2011 Miniature Medal Version:CIIIR King Charles III Authentic ribbon colours representing theThe Accumulated Campaign Service Medal or ACSM was awarded for accumulated campaign service totaling 720 days. This medal replaced the ACSM. Bars are awarded for each additional period of 720 days. The following medals count towards the award: CSM 1962 2007 with clasps Northern Ireland 14th August 1969 31st July 2007, Dhofar 1st October 1969 30th September 1976, Lebanon 7th February 1983 9th March 1984, Mine Clearance Gulf of Suez 15th August 1984