this award was discontinued in 1993 following the review of the honours system and replaced with the Distinguished Service Cross

and dedication throughout the global conflict

but the honour has sometimes been awarded to especially valorous junior officers

The General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus

Officers of the Merchant Navy were also included from 1931

OSM Afghanistan Miniature Medal with Afghanistan Bar Please Select:With AFGHANISTAN Bar this award was discontinued inOperational Service Medal Afghanistan. Awarded for service from 1st March 2002 in the Afghanistan theatre of operations. The award of the Afghanistan Clasp signifies service during a period of conflict or in a particulally dangerous area.