2012 Diamond Jubilee Medal Campaign_1962 to Date but not in active operations

but not in active operations against an enemy

Originally awarded for 18 years exemplary service the qualifying period was reduced to 15 years in 1977

a soldiers helmet

Awarded for service from 2000 in Sierra Leone

The George Cross is the second in the order of wear and is the highest gallantry award for civilians

2012 Diamond Jubilee Medal Campaign_1962 to Date but not in active operationsThe 2012 Diamond Jubilee Medal. Around 450,000 medals awarded to those who were still serving the the Armed or Emergency service on 6th February 2012 and had completed 5 years service. This replica is made using the original dies but with the addition of the word copy at 11 o'clock on the reverse.