NATO Africa Full Size Medal Campaign_Northern Ireland Miniature Distinguished Service Cross awarded

Miniature Distinguished Service Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN

Awarded from 1982 onwards

The medal features the cypher of King George V (GV) and remains an important award within the history of British military aviation and the Royal Air Force

announced in December 1993

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

NATO Africa Full Size Medal Campaign_Northern Ireland Miniature Distinguished Service Cross awardedPersonnel eligible for the award of the NATO Africa medal are those who are members of units or staffs taking part in, or supporting NATO in the following operations or activities: a. All North Atlantic Council approved NATO support activities in relation to the African Union with effect from 1 June 2008. b. Operation Allied Provider between 25 October and 12 December 2008. c. Operation Allied Protector between 24 March and 23 April 2009 (phase 1) or