The plaque features Britannia standing with a trident

The GVI version bears the effigy of King George VI and was awarded during his reign between 1936 and 1952

something good old fashioned elbow grease is all we need

the award has been available across all ranks of the Royal Air Force

3 million plaques were issued following the First World War

Volunteer Reserve Service Medal RAF Collection The plaque features Britannia standingInstituted in 1999 to replace the Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, the Efficiency Decoration, the Efficiency Medal and the Air Efficiency Award. At the same time the period of service was reduced to 10 years. This is awarded to all ranks of the reserve forces.