General Service Miniature Medal EIIR Near EastAwarded for 1 days service between 31st October and 22nd December 1956

The premier award for gallantry

If you require the medals as well

recognising acts of bravery and outstanding airmanship outside active operations against an enemy

Around the edge appears the inscription:

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the General Service Medal 1962-2007 was awarded to recognise service in minor campaigns that fell short of full scale war

The Arctic Convoys carried tanks

Recognises non-operational flying service

nurses and others employed in military hospitals who actually served in France or Belgium between the 5th August 1914 and midnight of 22-23rd November 1914

About the Arctic Convoys

Bars are now awarded for additional periods of 10 years

It was first awarded in 1995