OBE Civilian - First Type modern campaigns eligibility for the Air Force

eligibility for the Air Force Cross was extended across all ranks of the Royal Air Force

Clasp - Orthes

the names of all recipients have however been published in the London Gazette

at the same time the qualifying criteria was amended and applied to OR's as well (from 1st October 2016 for OR's)

the Sea Cadet Corps and Combined Cadet Force

OBE Civilian - First Type modern campaigns eligibility for the Air ForceThe OBE or The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. This is the 1st type OBE awarded up to 1935. As with the present day award, the Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award. There are five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: The GBE: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire