where the service did not involve active operations against the enemy

Traditionally die struck

the WRNS and RAF personnel serving aboard ships

Around 1900 awards of the DCM were made during World War Two with nine recipeints receiving a bar

This example features the original style suspension as issued although many recipients changed them to ornate silver suspesnions

Civilian Service Medal Afghanistan World War 2 where the service did notInstituted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, this medal is awarded to personnel who are working for the FCO either as direct civil service staff, civilian contractors or certain military personnel. Military Personnel must not be on a tour that also qualifies them for the OSM Afghanistan. This replica which is cut from the identical die patterns to ensure a high quality copy.