OBE Military - First Type Collection_Thinkers & Explorers 4+ awards were decorated by

4+ awards were decorated by a gilt rosette

The South Atlantic Medal was awarded for 30 days continuous or accumulated service in the South Atlantic (The Falklands War)

King George V authorised the clasp inscribed “5TH AUG

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

Subsequent awards of the Air Force Cross are denoted by a bar attached to the ribbon

OBE Military - First Type Collection_Thinkers & Explorers 4+ awards were decorated byThe 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