General Service Medal South Arabia Category_General Service Medals The nickname remains widely used

The nickname remains widely used by collectors

Suitable for replacement

the Air Force Cross was awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying air services for exemplary conduct and gallantry whilst flying outside combat operations

CGM (Flying)

later became available to Army and RAF other ranks serving at sea

General Service Medal South Arabia Category_General Service Medals The nickname remains widely usedThe General Service Medal with South Arabia Clasp was awarded for 30 days continuous service between 1st August 1964 and 30th November 1967. 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.___ Instituted in 1962 to replace the separate Naval GSM & RAF