Awarded to recognise both military and some types of civilian service

and between 1881 until around 1901 also had the date of the particular act inscribed on the rim of the medal

Available in 5 wood finishes

and those deployed to the JOA under national command in support of both NATO operations

Please note this is for the medal and ribbon only

GSM 2008 Miniature with Western Africa Clasp Orders & Decorations Awarded to recognise both militaryThe new General Service Medal 2008 is now available in miniature. Initially 5 clasps have been approved, full details of qualifying criteria will be published as it becomes available. A fully licensed miniature completely faithful in design. (c) Ministry of Defence