Military awards and decorations of the United Kingdom

Awards and decorations of the British Military are military orders, decorations and medals

Military decoration

A military decoration is a decoration given to military personnel or units for heroism in battle or distinguished service. They are designed to be worn on military uniform....

which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the British armed forces

British Armed Forces

The British Armed Forces are the armed forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Also known as Her Majesty's Armed Forces and sometimes legally the Armed Forces of the Crown, the British Armed Forces encompasses three professional uniformed services, the Royal Navy, the...

. Together with military badges, such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member's career.

Order of wear

All services use a common order of wear, the following general rules apply:

The Victoria Cross and the George Cross
United Kingdom Orders
United Kingdom Decorations
Order of St John (all classes)
United Kingdom Medals for Gallantry and for Distinguished Service
United Kingdom Operational Service Medals (including authorised United Nations Medals and Medals of other recognised International Organisations). Worn in order of date of award
United Kingdom Polar Medals
United Kingdom Police Medals for Valuable Service
United Kingdom Jubilee, Coronation and Durbar Medals
Long Service and Efficiency Awards
Commonwealth Orders, Decorations and Medals instituted by the Sovereign. Worn in order of date of award.
Commonwealth Orders, Decorations and Medals instituted since 1949 otherwise than by the Sovereign (including those of the States of Malaysia and the State of Brunei). Worn in order of date of award.
Foreign Orders. If approved for wear, worn in order of date of award.
Foreign Decorations. If approved for wear, worn in order of date of award.
Foreign Medals. If approved for wear, worn in order of date of award.

Military orders and decorations

Emblem	Description	Postnom	Established	Eligibility Period [1]	Remarks
Level 1 Decorations
	Victoria Cross Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....	VC	05 Feb 1856	Jan 1856 – present
	George Cross George Cross The George Cross is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom, and also holds, or has held, that status in many of the other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations...	GC	24 Sep 1940	1940 – present
Orders – First Class
	Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath... (Military Division)	GCB(Mil)	27 May 1725	27 May 1725 – present	Prior to 02 Jan 1815, this grade was known as a Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath.
	Order of Merit Order of Merit The Order of Merit is a British dynastic order recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture... (Military Division)	OM(Mil)	23 Jun 1902	23 Jun 1902 – present
	Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... (Military Division)	GBE(Mil)	24 Aug 1917	04 Jun 1917 – present
Orders – Second Class
	Knight/Dame of the Order of the Bath Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath... (Military Division)	KCB(Mil) DCB(Mil)	02 Jan 1815	02 Jan 1815 – present
	Knight/Dame of the Order of the British Empire Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... (Military Division)	KBE(Mil) DBE(Mil)	24 Aug 1917	04 Jun 1917 – present
Orders – Third Class
	Companion of the Order of the Bath Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath... (Military Division)	CB(Mil)	02 Jan 1815	1815 – present
	Commander of the Order of the British Empire Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... (Military Division)	CBE(Mil)	24 Aug 1917	04 Jun 1917 – present
Level 2A Decoration (Order)
	Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Service Order The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.Instituted on 6 September...	DSO	09 Nov 1886	1885 – present	From Oct 1993 awarded for leadership only. Replaced for gallantry in Oct 1993 by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.
Orders – Fourth Class
	Officer of the Order of the British Empire Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... (Military Division)	OBE(Mil)	24 Aug 1917	04 Jun 1917 – present
Orders – Fifth Class
	Member of the Order of the British Empire Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... (Military Division)	MBE(Mil)	24 Aug 1917	04 Jun 1917 – present
Level 2A Indian Order (Decoration)
	Indian Order of Merit (1st Class) (Military Division)	IOM(Mil)		1837–1911	Replaced by the VC in 1911.
	Indian Order of Merit (2nd Class) (Military Division)	IOM(Mil)		1837–1947
	Indian Order of Merit (3rd Class) (Military Division)	IOM(Mil)		1837–1947
Level 2A Decorations
	Conspicuous Gallantry Cross Conspicuous Gallantry Cross The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross is a second level military decoration of the United Kingdom armed forces. Created in 1993 and first awarded in 1995, it was instituted after a review of the British honours system to remove distinctions of rank in the awarding of gallantry decorations...	CGC	October 1993	1993 – present
	Royal Red Cross (Class I) Royal Red Cross The Royal Red Cross is a military decoration awarded in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for exceptional services in military nursing.The award was established on 27 April 1883 by Queen Victoria, with a single class of Member...	RRC	27 April 1883	1883 – present
Level 3A Decorations
	Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) The Distinguished Service Cross is the third level military decoration awarded to officers, and other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.The DSC, which may be awarded posthumously, is...	DSC	June 1901	1901 – present
	Military Cross Military Cross The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....	MC	Dec 1914	1914 – present
	Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against...	DFC	June 1918	1918 – present
	Air Force Cross Air Force Cross (United Kingdom) The Air Force Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy"...	AFC	03 Jun 1918	1918 – present
	Royal Red Cross (Class II) Royal Red Cross The Royal Red Cross is a military decoration awarded in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for exceptional services in military nursing.The award was established on 27 April 1883 by Queen Victoria, with a single class of Member...	ARRC	27 April 1883	1917 – present
	Order of British India (First Class) Order of British India The Order of British India was a medal and chivalric order which was bestowed by the East India Company for "long, faithful and honourable service", beginning in 1837. The Company's powers were removed after the Indian Mutiny, and the Order was incorporated into the British honours system in 1859...	OBI		1837–1947
	Order of British India (Second Class) Order of British India The Order of British India was a medal and chivalric order which was bestowed by the East India Company for "long, faithful and honourable service", beginning in 1837. The Company's powers were removed after the Indian Mutiny, and the Order was incorporated into the British honours system in 1859...	OBI		1837–1947
Level 2B Medals
	Distinguished Conduct Medal Distinguished Conduct Medal The Distinguished Conduct Medal was an extremely high level award for bravery. It was a second level military decoration awarded to other ranks of the British Army and formerly also to non-commissioned personnel of other Commonwealth countries.The medal was instituted in 1854, during the Crimean...	DCM	1854	1854–1993
	Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Conspicuous Gallantry Medal The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was, until 1993, a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Armed Forces and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy at sea...	CGM		1874–1993
	Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) Conspicuous Gallantry Medal The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was, until 1993, a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Armed Forces and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy at sea...	CGM	1874	1874–1993
	George Medal George Medal The George Medal is the second level civil decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.The GM was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI. At this time, during the height of The Blitz, there was a strong desire to reward the many acts of civilian courage...	GM	September 1940	1940 – present
	Royal West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal		1907	1907–1942
	King's African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal		1907	1907–1942
Level 3B Medals
	Indian Distinguished Service Medal Indian Distinguished Service Medal The Indian Distinguished Service Medal was a military decoration awarded by the British Empire to Indian citizens serving in the Indian armed forces and police...	IDSM	June 1907	1907–1947
	Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Distinguished Service Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Navy and members of the other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, up to and including the rank of Chief Petty Officer, for bravery and resourcefulness on active service...	DSM	October 1914	1914–1993
	Military Medal Military Medal The Military Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land....	MM	25 March 1916	1916–1993
	Distinguished Flying Medal Distinguished Flying Medal The Distinguished Flying Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force and the other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active...	DFM	June 1918	1918–1993
	Air Force Medal Air Force Medal The Air Force Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active...	AFM	3 June 1918	1918–1993
	Medal for Saving Life at Sea Sea Gallantry Medal The Sea Gallantry Medal , is an award for civil gallantry at sea in Great Britain and the Commonwealth. The Merchant Shipping Act 1854 permitted the issue of this award and SGMs were first struck in 1855...	SGM	10 August 1854	1854 – present
	Burma Gallantry Medal Burma Gallantry Medal The Burma Gallantry Medal was a military decoration awarded to non-commissioned Officers and other ranks of the British Burma military, Frontier Force and military police for acts of personal bravery in war or peace...	BGM	10 May 1940	1940–1948
	Queen's Gallantry Medal Queen's Gallantry Medal The Queen's Gallantry Medal is the third level civil decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.It was instituted on 20 June 1974 to replace the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry, the British Empire Medal for Gallantry, and the Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry...	QGM	20 June 1974	1974 – present
	British Empire Medal British Empire Medal The Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service, usually known as the British Empire Medal , is a British medal awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown...	BEM	24 Aug 1917	04 Jun 1917 – 1993
	Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal The Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal was instituted by Her Majesty The Queen by Royal Warrant on 29 March 1999 and it was announced in Parliament on 1 April 1999. There are only 13 QVRM awards made in any one year, and they are presented only to members of the Volunteer Reserves of all 3 Armed...	QVRM	1999	1999 – present
Level 4 Commendations
	Mentioned in Despatches	Nil	1920	1914 – present
	King's/Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Instituted in 1939 by King George VI as the King's Commendation for Brave Conduct, the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct acknowledged brave acts by civilians and members of the military in non-warlike circumstances during a time of war or in peacetime where the action would not otherwise be...	Nil		1939–1994
	King's/Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air	Nil		1939–1994
	Queen's Commendation for Bravery Queen's Commendation for Bravery The Queen's Commendation for Bravery is one of the United Kingdom awards granted for bravery entailing risk to life and meriting national recognition, but not at the level of the Queen's Gallantry Medal. The award may be granted posthumously and is not restricted to British subjects...	Nil		1994 – present
	Queen's Commendation for Bravery in the Air	Nil		1994 – present
	Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service is a British military award that recognises meritorious service during, or in support of, operations...	Nil		1993 – present

Note [1] Eligibility period start dates reflect respective establishment dates, except where available evidence indicates otherwise.

Military campaign medals

Emblem	Description	Established	Eligibility Period	Remarks
18th Century Campaign Medals
Yellow Cord	Morighyr Mutiny Medal	1766	1766	HEIC Issue.The Honourable East India Company (HEIC)
Yellow Cord	Decan Medal	1784	1778–1784	HEIC Issue. Awarded in gold to Subadars, silver gilt to Jemadar Jemadar Jemadar was a rank used in the British Indian Army, where it was the lowest rank for a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer . Jemadars either commanded platoons or troops themselves or assisted their British commander... s and other native officers, and silver to 'native' non-commissioned officers and soldiers.
Yellow Cord	Mysore Medal	01 Apr 1793	1790–1792	HEIC Issue. Awarded in gold to Subadars, silver gilt to Jemadar Jemadar Jemadar was a rank used in the British Indian Army, where it was the lowest rank for a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer . Jemadars either commanded platoons or troops themselves or assisted their British commander... s and Serrangs, and silver to 'native' non-commissioned officers and soldiers.
19th Century Campaign Medals
	Siege of Seringapatam Medal Seringapatam medal The Seringapatam medal, commissioned by the East India Company in 1801, was a Conrad Heinrich-designed military medal distributed to those soldiers who contributed to the British victory in the 1799 Battle of Seringapatam against the armies of Tipu Sultan, ruler of the southern India in the...	1801	March 1799 – 8 May 1799	HEIC Issue. Awarded in gold, silver gilt, silver, bronze and tin dependant upon rank and position to both British subjects and 'native' soldiers. Authorised for British Army wear on 29 Aug 1815. Several other ribbons were worn unofficially.
Yellow Cord	Medal for Egypt 1801	31 Jul 1802	08 Mar 1801 – 31 Aug 1801	HEIC Issue. Awarded in gold to senior officers, and silver to all others eligible.
	Army Gold Medal Army Gold Medal The Army Gold Medal , also known as the Peninsular Gold Medal, with an accompanying Gold Cross, was a British campaign medal awarded in recognition of field and general officers' successful commands in recent campaigns, predominately the Peninsular War...	1806	1808–1814	Issued with battle/action claps where appropriate.
Yellow Cord	Capture of Ceylon Medal	15 May 1807	1795–1796	HEIC Issue. Awarded in gold to 'native' officers, and silver to 'native' non-commissioned officers and soldiers.
	Army Gold Cross Army Gold Medal The Army Gold Medal , also known as the Peninsular Gold Medal, with an accompanying Gold Cross, was a British campaign medal awarded in recognition of field and general officers' successful commands in recent campaigns, predominately the Peninsular War...	1810	1808–1814	Issued with battle/action clasps where appropriate.
	Waterloo Medal Waterloo Medal The Waterloo Medal was awarded to any soldier of the British Army who took part in one or more of the following battles: Battle of Ligny , Battle of Quatre Bras , and the Battle of Waterloo ....	1816	16 Jun 1815 – 18 Jun 1815
	Ghuznee Medal Ghuznee Medal The Ghuznee Medal is a British campaign medal that was awarded for participation in the storming of the fortress of Ghuznee in Afghanistan, on 21 to 23 July 1839. This action, the Battle of Ghazni, took place during the First Anglo-Afghan War....	1839	21 Jul 1839 – 23 Jul 1839	HEIC Issue.
	Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul Medal	1842	1839–1842	HEIC Issue.
	Jellalabad Medals Jellalabad Medals The Jellalabad Medal, a campaign medal issued by the British East India Company, was established by the Governor-General of India George Eden on 30 April 1842. The medal was awarded for the defense of Jalalabad, to the troops under the command of Sir Robert Sale from 12 November 1841 to 16 April...	1842		HEIC Issue.
	Medal for the Defence of Kelat-I-Ghilzie Medal for the Defence of Kelat-I-Ghilzie The Kelat-I-Ghilzie Medal, is a campaign medal issued by the British East India Company, to the defenders of the fort at Kelat-I-Ghilzie during the First Anglo-Afghan War.-History:...	1842		HEIC Issue.
	China War Medal (1842)	1843	05 Jul 1840 – 29 Aug 1842	Issued with clasps for Second China War where appropriate.
	Scinde Medal Scinde Medal The Scinde Medal was authorised on 22 September 1843 and issued to those soldiers of the Honourable East India Company and of the 22nd Regiment of Foot who participated in Major General Sir Charles Napier's campaign against the Amirs of Sindh, Mir Rustam Khan Talpur, Mir Nasir Khan Talpur and Mir...	22 Sep 1843	1842–1843	HEIC Issue. Issued in one of three types: "Meeanee 1943", "Hyderabad 1843" and "Meeanee/Hyderabad 1843".
See Below	Gwalior Star Gwalior Star The Gwalior Star is a campaign award presented to the soldiers of the British Army, by the Honorable East India Company, who took part in the 1843 Gwalior Campaign.-History:...	1843		HEIC Issue, issued for the Battle of Gwalior, which was fought at Maharajpur and Panihaar. Medals indicated in central disc of star the battleground for which it was issued
	Maharajpoor Star	1843	29 Dec 1843	HEIC Issue.
	Punniar Star	1843	29 Dec 1843	HEIC Issue.
	Sutlej Medal Sutlej Medal The Sutlej Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1846, for issue to officers and men of the British Army and Honourable East India Company who served in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-46...	17 Apr 1846	07 Sep 1845 – 14 Mar 1849	HEIC Issue. Issued with battle/action clasps where appropriate.
	Naval General Service Medal	1847	1793–1840	Always issued with battle/action clasps.
	Military General Service Medal Military General Service Medal The Military General Service Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1847, for issue to officers and men of the British Army.The MGSM was approved on 1 June 1847 as a retrospective award for various military actions from 1793–1814; a period encompassing the French Revolutionary Wars, the Napoleonic...	1 Jun 1847	1793–1814	Always issued with battle/action clasps.
	Punjab Medal Punjab Medal The Punjab Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1849, for issue to officers and men of the British Army and Honourable East India Company who served in the Punjab campaign of 1848-49 - operations which ended in the British annexation of the Punjab....	02 Apr 1849	07 Sep 1848 – 14 Mar 1849	HEIC Issue. Issued with battle/action clasps where appropriate.
	Army of India Medal Army of India Medal The Army of India Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1851 for issue to officers and men of the British Army and the Army of the Honourable East India Company....	21 Mar 1851	1803–1826	HEIC Issue. Always issued with battle/action clasps.
	India General Service Medal (1854) India General Service Medal (1854) The India General Service Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1854, for issue to officers and men of the British and Indian armies....	11 Mar 1854	1852–1895	Issued in silver. From 1885, issued in bronze to non-enlisted support personnel. Always issued with battle/action clasps.
	South Africa Medal (1854) South Africa Medal (1854) The South Africa Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1854, for issue to officers and men of the Royal Navy and British Army....	1854	1834–1835 1846–1847 1850–1853
	Crimean War Medal Crimea Medal The Crimea Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1854, for issue to officers and men of British units which fought in the Crimean War of 1854-56 against Russia....	15 Dec 1854	1854–1856	Issued with battle/action clasps where appropriate.
	Baltic Medal Baltic Medal The Baltic Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1856, for issue to officers and men of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Sappers and Miners who served in Baltic Sea operations against Russia in the Baltic theatre of the Crimean War...	23 Apr 1856	1854–1855
	Indian Mutiny Medal Indian Mutiny Medal The Indian Mutiny Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1858, for issue to officers and men of British and Indian units who served in operations in suppression of the Indian Mutiny....	1858	1857–1858	HEIC Issue. Issued with battle/action clasps where appropriate.
	Second China War Medal Second China War Medal The Second China War Medal was issued by the British Government in 1861 to members of the British Army and Royal Navy who took part in the Second Opium War of 1856 to 1860 against China. The medal was designed by William Wyon....	06 Mar 1861	1856–1860	Issued with battle/action clasps where appropriate.
	New Zealand Medal New Zealand Medal The New Zealand Medal was a campaign medal awarded to Imperial and Colonial troops in the New Zealand Wars of 1845-47 and 1860-66. The New Zealand Wars were previously known as the Maori Wars, Anglo-Maori Wars or Land Wars. The medal was authorised in 1869.The Imperial forces included British...	1869	1845–1848 1860–1866	Issued in bronze and silver.
	Abyssinian War Medal Abyssinian War Medal The Abyssinian War Medal was awarded for service between 4 October 1867 and 19 April 1868 to those who participated in the 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia. This punitive expedition, led by Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Napier, was carried out by armed forces of the British Empire against the...	1869
	Canada General Service Medal Canada General Service Medal The Canada General Service Medal was a Canadian campaign medal awarded to both Imperial and Canadian forces for duties related to the Fenian raids between 1866 and 1871...		1866–1870
	Ashantee Medal Ashantee Medal The Ashantee Medal is a British campaign medal instituted on the 1st June 1874 for award to British, Colonial and allied native forces deployed against the army of the Ashanti King Koffee Kalkalli, during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War.-Description:...		1873–1874
	South Africa Medal (1877) South Africa Medal (1877) The South Africa Medal was instituted in 1879 and was awarded by the British Government to members of the British Army and Royal Naval Brigade involved in a series of South African tribal wars between 1877 to 1879, but most notably for the Anglo-Zulu War made famous by the films Zulu and Zulu...	Aug 1880	1877–1879	Issued with campaign clasp where appropriate.
	Afghanistan Medal Afghanistan Medal (United Kingdom) The Afghanistan Medal was awarded for the military actions involving the British Army and local Indian units in Afghanistan between 1878–1880. This was the Second Anglo-Afghan War, the first being from 1839–1842....	1881	1878–1880
	Kabul to Kandahar Star Kabul to Kandahar Star The Kabul to Kandahar Star, also knowns as the Roberts Star or Kandahar Bronze Star was awarded to those troops who participated in the 320 mile march from Kabul to Kandahar in Afghanistan between 9–31 August 1880, under the command of General Frederick Roberts.-Description:Medal is a bronze...		1880
	Egypt Medal Egypt Medal The Egypt Medal 1882-1889 was awarded for the military actions involving the British Army during the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War. The war become due to the British involvement in Egypt deepened after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 and foreign armies mutinied and triggered an anti-European...		1882–1889
	East and West Africa Medal East and West Africa Medal The East and West Africa Medal was a campaign medal approved for issue to officers and men of the British armed forces in East and West Africa. The obverse held a left-facing portrait of Queen Victoria with the inscription "VICTORIA REGINA"...	1892	13 Nov 1887 – 8 May 1900	Issued in silver to officers and enlisted personnel and in bronze to non-enlisted support personnel. Issued with campaign and battle/action clasps where appropriate.
	India General Service Medal (1895) India Medal The India Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1896 for issue to officers and men of the British and Indian armies.The India Medal was awarded for various minor military campaigns in India, chiefly for service on the North-West Frontier during 1895 to 1902. This medal replaced the India General...	01 Apr 1896	03 Mar 1895 – 10 Mar 1902	Always issued with appropriate campaign clasps.
	Ashanti Star Ashanti Star The Ashanti Star was created in 1896 for the members of the expedition against the Ashanti King Prempeh, in the Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War.-Description:A bronze four pointed star and saltire cross, 38mm wide, suspended by a loop and ring....	1896
	Queen's Sudan Medal Queen's Sudan Medal The Queen's Sudan Medal was awarded British and Egyptian forces which took part in the Sudan campaign between 1896 and 1898. Initially mainly with Egyptian troops but after two British brigades were attached. This campaign is often described as "The reconquest of the Sudan"...	1899
	East and Central Africa Medal East and Central Africa Medal The East and Central Africa Medal was a campaign medal approved for issue to officers and men of the British armed forces in East and Central Africa. The obverse of the medal held a left facing portrait of Queen Victoria holding the Royal Sceptre with the inscription "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX"...	1899	20 Jul 1897 – 2 May 1899	Always issued with appropriate campaign clasps.
	Queen's South Africa Medal Queen's South Africa Medal The Queen's South Africa Medal ‎was awarded to military personnel who served in the Boer War in South Africa between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902. Units from the British Army, Royal Navy, colonial forces who took part , civilians employed in official capacity and war correspondents...	Apr 1901	11 Oct 1899 – 31 May 1902	Issued in silver to officers and enlisted personnel and in bronze to non-enlisted support personnel. Issued with appropriate battle or state clasps where appropriate.
	Queen's Mediterranean Medal Queen's Mediterranean Medal The Queen's Mediterranean Medal was authorised by King Edward VII and was awarded to volunteer and militia troops who had replaced their regular Army counterparts in the various military garrisons across the Mediterranean. This allowed regular troops to be available for the Second Boer War.However...	1902	1899–1902
20th Century Campaign Medals
Pre–World War
	Third China War Medal China War Medal (1900) The China War Medal 1900 was a British campaign medal approved in 1901 for issue to British and Imperial land and sea troops who fought during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900...	1901	1900	Issued in silver to officers and enlisted personnel and in bronze to non-enlisted support personnel. Issued with battle/action clasps where appropriate.
	Ashanti Medal Ashanti Medal The Ashanti Medal was the first campaign medal authorized by Edward VII. This medal was created for those troops that were engaged in the Third Ashanti Expedition, also known as the War of the Golden Stool. This expedition lasted from March 1900 – September 1900, with the final outcome being the...	1901
	King's South Africa Medal King's South Africa Medal The King's South Africa Medal was awarded to all troops who served in the Boer War in South Africa on or after 1 January 1902, and completed 18 months service before 1 June 1902. The medal was not issued alone but always with the Queen's South Africa Medal or QSA.The KSA was awarded only to those...	1902	01 Jan 1902 – 01 Jun 1902	Issued with clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 where appropriate.
	Africa General Service Medal Africa General Service Medal The Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth. It was awarded for minor campaigns in tropical Africa, it was still current in 1914 and nine later clasps were issued...	1902	? – 1962
	Transport Medal Transport Medal The Transport Medal was a British campaign medal awarded to masters and officers of merchant ships that were used to move men and equipment to either South Africa during the South African War or China during the Boxer Rebellion...	1903		For South Africa or China.
	Tibet Medal Tibet Medal The Tibet Medal was awarded in 1905 for services in Tibet during the Gyantse campaign to members of the Tibet Mission and accompanying troops who served at or beyond Silgari from 13 December 1903 to 23 September 1904....	01 Feb 1905	13 Dec 1903 – 23 Sep 1904	Issued in silver to officers and enlisted personnel and in bronze to non-enlisted support personnel.
	India General Service Medal (1909) India General Service Medal (1909) The Indian General Service Medal was a campaign medal approved on 1 January 1909, for issue to officers and men of the British and Indian armies. In 1925 it was also awarded to officers and men of the Royal Air Force....	01 Jan 1909	1908–1935	Issued in silver to officers and enlisted personnel and, during 1908–1912, in bronze to non-enlisted support personnel. Always issued with appropriate campaign clasps.
World War I
	1914 Star 1914 Star The 1914 Star was a British Empire campaign medal for service in World War I.The 1914 Star was approved in 1917, for issue to officers and men of British forces who served in France or Belgium between 5 August and midnight 22/23 November 1914...	Apr 1917	05 Aug 1914 – 22 Nov 1914	Issued with clasp 5th Aug – 22nd Nov 1914 where appropriate.
	1914-15 Star 1914-15 Star The 1914-15 Star was a campaign medal of the British Empire, for service in World War I.The 1914-15 Star was approved in 1918, for issue to officers and men of British and Imperial forces who served in any theatre of the War between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915 .Recipients of this medal also...	Dec 1918	05 Aug 1914 – 31 Dec 1915
	British War Medal British War Medal The British War Medal was a campaign medal of the British Empire, for service in World War I.The medal was approved in 1919, for issue to officers and men of British and Imperial forces who had rendered service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918...	26 Jul 1919	05 Aug 1914 – 11 Nov 1918	Issued in silver to officers and enlisted soldiers and in bronze to non-enlisted support personnel.
	Victory Medal Victory Medal (United Kingdom) The Victory Medal is a campaign medal - of which the basic design and ribbon was adopted by Belgium, Brazil, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Siam, Union of South Africa and the USA in accordance with decisions as taken at the Inter-Allied Peace Conference at...	01 Sep 1919	05 Aug 1914 – 11 Nov 1918 1919–1920 11 Nov 1918 – 30 Nov 1919	World War 1. Issued with MID oak leaf cluster where appropriate. British Naval Mission to Russia North Sea mine clearance
	Territorial Force War Medal Territorial Force War Medal The Territorial Force War Medal was a campaign medal awarded to members of the British Territorial Force and Territorial Force Nursing Services who served overseas in World War I; it is the rarest of the five British Great War medals....	Apr 1920	04 Aug 1914 – 11 Nov 1918
	Mercantile Marine War Medal Mercantile Marine War Medal The Mercantile Marine War Medal was awarded by the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom to members of the Merchant Navy for one or more voyages through a war or danger zone during the course of World War I.-Description:...	01 Sep 1919	04 Aug 1914 – 11 Nov 1918
Inter-World War
	Naval General Service Medal (1915)	06 Aug 1915	1909 – 23 Dec 1962	Always issued with appropriate campaign clasps.
	General Service Medal (1918) General Service Medal (1918) The General Service Medal was instituted to recognise service in minor Army and Air Force operations for which no separate medal was intended. It was equivalent to the 1915 Naval General Service Medal.- Description :...	19 Jan 1923	12 Nov 1918 – 23 Dec 1962	Always issued with appropriate campaign clasps.
	India General Service Medal (1936) India General Service Medal (1936) The Indian General Service Medal was a campaign medal approved on 3 August 1938, for issue to officers and men of the British and Indian armies....	03 Aug 1938	1936–1939	Always issued with appropriate campaign clasps. Issued with MID oak leaf where appropriate.
World War II
	1939-45 Star	1945	03 Sep 1939 – 02 Sep 1945	Issued with clasp Battle of Britain where appropriate.
	Atlantic Star Atlantic Star The Atlantic Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II.The star was awarded for six months service afloat, in the Atlantic or in Home Waters, within the period 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945...		03 Sep 1939 – 8 May 1945	Issued with clasps Air Crew Europe or France and Germany where appropriate.
	Air Crew Europe Star Air Crew Europe Star The Air Crew Europe Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II. Specifically, the medal was awarded to Commonwealth aircrew who participated in operational flights over Europe, from UK bases....		03 Sep 1939 – 05 Jun 1944	Issued with clasps Atlantic or France and Germany where appropriate.
	Africa Star Africa Star The Africa Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in the Second World War.The Star was awarded for a minimum of one day service in an operational area of North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943...		10 Jun 1940 – 12 May 1943	Issued with clasps 8th Army or 1st Army or North Africa 1942 – 43 where appropriate.
	Pacific Star Pacific Star The Pacific Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II. It was also awarded to certain foreign servicemen, such as Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz of the United States.-Entitlement:...		08 Dec 1941 – 02 Sep 1945	Issued with clasp Burma where appropriate.
	Burma Star Burma Star The Burma Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II.The medal was awarded for service in the Burma Campaign between 11 December 1941 and 2 September 1945...		11 Dec 1941 – 02 Sep 1945	Issued with clasp Pacific where appropriate.
	Italy Star Italy Star The Italy Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II.The medal was awarded for operational service in Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Pantelleria, the Aegean area and Dodecanese Islands, and Elba at any time between 11 June 1943 and 8 May 1945...		11 Jun 1943 – 8 May 1945
	France and Germany Star France and Germany Star The France and Germany Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II.The medal was awarded for operational service in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Germany from 6 June 1944 to 8 May 1945...		06 Jun 1944 – 08 May 1945	Issued with clasp Atlantic where appropriate.
	Defence Medal	16 Aug 1945	03 Sep 1939 – 02 Sep 1945	Issued with KCBC silver oak leaf where appropriate.
	War Medal 1939–1945 War Medal 1939–1945 The War Medal 1939–1945 was a British decoration awarded to those who had served in the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy full-time for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea...	16 Aug 1945	03 Sep 1939 – 02 Sep 1945	Issued with MID bronze oak leaf or KCBC silver oak leaf where appropriate.
	India Service Medal India Service Medal The Indian Service Medal 1939-1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth. It was awarded to the Indian Forces for three years of non-operational service in India, and replaces the Defence Medal...	06 Jun 1946	03 Sep 1939 – 02 Sep 1945
	Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Canadian Volunteer Service Medal The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal is granted to persons of any rank in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who voluntarily served on Active Service and have honourably completed eighteen months total voluntary service from September 3, 1939 to March 1, 1947.On June 6, 2003, eligibility...	22 Oct 1943	03 Sep 1939 – 01 Mar 1947	Issued with Maple Leaf, Dieppe, or Hong Kong clasps where appropriate.
	Africa Service Medal Africa Service Medal The Africa Service Medal was a South African campaign medal for service in World War II. It was instituted by King George VI, in his capacity as South African head of state, on 23 December 1943, and was awarded in addition to the British stars and medals issued for the war...	23 Dec 1943	06 Sep 1939 – 02 Sep 1945	Issued with KCSA (1939–45) bronze protea where appropriate.
	Australia Service Medal	Nov 1949	03 Sep 1939 – 02 Sep 1945
	New Zealand War Service Medal New Zealand War Service Medal The New Zealand War Service Medal was a New Zealand campaign medal for service in World War II.The NZWSM was approved in 1946, and was awarded to members of the New Zealand armed forces, the National Military Reserve, and the Home Guard...	30 Sep 1948	03 Sep 1939 – 02 Sep 1945
	Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service The Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service 1939-1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth. It was awarded to the British and Commonwealth forces and was issued to members of the military who served in Southern Rhodesia only during the time of their enlistment, and replaces the War Medal...
	Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal The Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal was issued to those from Newfoundland & Labrador who served in the British Forces outside of the province...	17 Dec 1993	03 Sep 1939 – 02 Sep 1945
Post–World War
	Korea Medal Korea Medal The Korea Medal , sometimes referred to as the Queen's Korea Medal to distinguish it from the United Nations Service Medal, was a campaign medal created in 1951 to recognize troops from the various Commonwealth realms, except South Africa, who had given either one day's service in Korea or 28 days...	Jul 1951	01 Jul 1950 – 27 Jul 1953
	General Service Medal (1962) General Service Medal (1962) The General Service Medal , was introduced in 1962 to combine the General Service Medal , as awarded to the Army and RAF, and the Naval General Service Medal...	06 Oct 1964	24 Dec 1962 – 31 Jul 2007	Always issued with appropriate campaign clasps. Replaced 1918 GSM.
	South Atlantic Medal South Atlantic Medal The South Atlantic Medal is a British campaign medal awarded to British military personnel and civilians for service in the Falklands War of 1982, between the United Kingdom and Argentina; 29,700 were issued...	1982	02 Apr 1982 – 12 Jul 1982	Issued with Rosette for service south of 35th Parallel where appropriate.
	Gulf Medal Gulf Medal The Gulf War Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1992, for issue to officers and men of British forces who served in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia during Operation Granby in 1990-91....	1992	02 Aug 1990 – 07 Mar 1991	Issued with clasp August 1990 or 6 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 where appropriate.
21st Century Campaign Medals
See below	Operational Service Medal Operational Service Medal The Operational Service Medal for the United Kingdom may refer to:* Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan,* Operational Service Medal for the Democratic Republic of Congo* Operational Service Medal for Sierra Leone...	1 Jan 2000	See below	Replaced GSM 1962. Issued with a separate ribbon for each campaign.
	OSM Sierra Leone Operational Service Medal for Sierra Leone The Operational Service Medal for Sierra Leone is a campaign medal awarded since 2000 by the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom.-Medal:The is silver and circular in shape.Obverse shows the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth....	2002	5 May 2000 – 31 Jul 2002	Issued with Rosette for Op BARRAS or Op MAIDENLY where appropriate.
	OSM Afghanistan Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan The Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan is a campaign medal currently awarded by the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom.- Qualifying criteria :The award of this medal is complex; depending on length and area of service:...	2003	11 Sep 2001 – present	Issued with clasp Afghanistan where appropriate.
	OSM Democratic Republic of Congo Operational Service Medal for the Democratic Republic of Congo The Operational Service Medal for the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a 21st century British armed forces campaign medal, awarded mostly to military personnel serving with the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the associated European Union Force deployment since...	2005	14 Jun 2003 – 10 Sep 2003	Always issued with Clasp DROC.
	Iraq Medal Iraq Medal (United Kingdom) The Iraq Medal was a campaign medal for issue to Officers and Other Ranks of the British Armed Forces, and others, who served on, or in support of, Operation TELIC - the designation for British operations during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq and its aftermath....	23 Feb 2004	20 Jan 2003 – present	Issued with clasp 19 Mar to 28 Apr 2003 where appropriate.
	Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal The Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal is a campaign medal for issue to the Armed Forces, working with or seconded to Her Majesty's Government Departments, and civilians, deployed by HMG, who have served during 40 days and have not been awarded or were not elegible for the Iraq Medal.- Description...	26 Jun 2004	19 Mar 2003 – present

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Coronation and Jubilee medals

Description	Established	Eligibility Period	Remarks
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal	1887		Issued in Gold, Silver or Bronze
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal	1897		Issued in Gold, Silver or Bronze
King Edward VII Coronation Medal King Edward VII Coronation Medal The King Edward VII Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal issued in 1902 to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII.-Issue:The medal was only awarded to people who attended the coronation, or participated in the coronation parade...	1902	26 Jun 1902
King George V Coronation Medal King George V Coronation Medal The King George V Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made in 1911 to celebrate the coronation of George V.-Issue:This coronation medal was the first to be issued to people who were not in attendance at the coronation...	1911	23 Jun 1911	Civil/Military award
King George V Coronation Medal King George V Coronation Medal The King George V Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made in 1911 to celebrate the coronation of George V.-Issue:This coronation medal was the first to be issued to people who were not in attendance at the coronation...	1911	23 Jun 1911	Police award
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal King George V Silver Jubilee Medal The King George V Silver Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal made to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the coronation of King George V.-Issue:...	1935	6 May 1935
King George VI Coronation Medal King George VI Coronation Medal The King George VI Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made to celebrate the coronation of King George VI.-Issue:For Coronation and Jubilee medals, the practice up until 1977 was that United Kingdom authorities decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a proportion to each of...	1937	12 May 1937
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.-Issue:For Coronation and Jubilee medals, the practice up until 1977 was that United Kingdom authorities decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a proportion to...	1953	02 Jun 1953
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 1977 to mark the 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II...	1977	06 Feb 1977
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 2002 to mark the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II...	2002	06 Feb 2002
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a commemorative medal created in 2011 to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II and to "honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians."-Design:...	2012	06 Feb 2012

Efficiency and long service decorations and medals

Emblem	Description	Post nom	Estab.	Eligibility Period	Remarks
Meritorious Service
See below	Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...	—
	Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...	—		1845 – present	Army
	Meritorious Service Medal (Royal Navy) Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...	—	1919	1928 – present
	Meritorious Service Medal (Royal Marines) Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...	—	1849	1947 – present
	Meritorious Service Medal (Royal Air Force) Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...	—	1918	1928 – present
Accumulated Campaign Service
	Accumulated Campaign Service Medal Accumulated Campaign Service Medal The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal, instituted January 1994, is for "long service on campaign" and recognizes repeat operational service. Originally it recognized 1080 days of cumulative campaign service. After 1 July 2011, the service requirement was reduced to 720 days.- Description :The...	—	1994	1969 – present
Long Service and Good Conduct
	Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Military)	—		1830 – present	Army
	Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—		1831 – present
Meritorious Service (resumed)
	Medal for Meritorious Service (Royal Navy) Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...	MSM		1918–1928
Long Service and Good Conduct (resumed)
	Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—			For Europeans of the Indian Army.
Meritorious Service (resumed)
	Indian Meritorious Service Medal	—			For Europeans of the Indian Army.
	Royal Marines Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...	—		1849–1947
	Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...	—		1918–1928
Long Service and Good Conduct (resumed)
	Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—		1919 – present
	Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Ulster Defence Regiment)	—
	Permanent Overseas Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—	1909	1919–1932
	Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (for the Indian Army)	—
	Royal West African Frontier Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
	Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
	King's African Rifles Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
Meritorious Service (resumed)
	Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for the Indian Army)	—
	Hong Kong Disciplined Services Medal	—
Part Time Forces Long Service
	Army Emergency Reserve Decoration	ERD
	Army Emergency Reserve Efficiency Medal	—
	Volunteer Officers' Decoration Volunteer Decoration The Volunteer Officers' Decoration was created by Royal Warrant under command of Queen Victoria on 25 July 1892 to reward 'efficient and capable' officers of the Volunteer Force who had served for twenty years...	VD		1892–1907
	Volunteer Long Service Medal	—
	Volunteer Officers' Decoration (for India and the Colonies)	VD
	Volunteer Long Service Medal (for India and the Colonies)	—
	Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration	VD
	Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal	—
Marksmanship
	Medal for Good Shooting (Naval)	—
Part Time Forces Long Service (resumed)
	Militia Long Service Medal	—
	Imperial Yeomanry Long Service Medal	—
See below	Territorial Decoration Territorial Decoration The Territorial Decoration was a medal of the United Kingdom awarded for long service in the Territorial Force and its successor, the Territorial Army...	TD
	Territorial Decoration Territorial Decoration The Territorial Decoration was a medal of the United Kingdom awarded for long service in the Territorial Force and its successor, the Territorial Army...	TD	1908	1908–1999
	Territorial Decoration Territorial Decoration The Territorial Decoration was a medal of the United Kingdom awarded for long service in the Territorial Force and its successor, the Territorial Army... (HAC) Honourable Artillery Company The Honourable Artillery Company was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII. Today it is a Registered Charity whose purpose is to attend to the “better defence of the realm"...	TD	1908	1908–1999
	Ceylon Armed Services Long Service Medal Ceylon Armed Services Long Service Medal The Ceylon Armed Services Long Service Medal was a service medal of Ceylon from 1968 to 1972. It was granted to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Ceylon Army, Royal Ceylon Navy and Royal Ceylon Air Force, who complete 12 years service as defined in the regulations of the respective warrants...	—	1968	1968–1972
See below	Efficiency Decoration Efficiency Decoration The Efficiency Decoration is a defunct medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....	ED
	Efficiency Decoration Efficiency Decoration The Efficiency Decoration is a defunct medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....	ED		1930–1999
	Efficiency Decoration (Territorial & Volunteer Reserve) Efficiency Decoration The Efficiency Decoration is a defunct medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....	ED		1930–1999
	Efficiency Decoration Efficiency Decoration The Efficiency Decoration is a defunct medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces.... (HAC) Honourable Artillery Company The Honourable Artillery Company was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII. Today it is a Registered Charity whose purpose is to attend to the “better defence of the realm"...	ED		1930–1999
See below	Efficiency Medal Efficiency Medal The Efficiency Medal was a medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....	—
	Territorial Efficiency Medal Efficiency Medal The Efficiency Medal was a medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....	—
	Efficiency Medal Efficiency Medal The Efficiency Medal was a medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....	—		1930–1999
	Efficiency Medal (Territorial & Volunteer Reserve) Efficiency Medal The Efficiency Medal was a medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....	—		1930–1999
	Efficiency Medal Efficiency Medal The Efficiency Medal was a medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces.... (HAC) Honourable Artillery Company The Honourable Artillery Company was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII. Today it is a Registered Charity whose purpose is to attend to the “better defence of the realm"...	—		1930–1999
	Special Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
	Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve The Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve was a medal awarded in the Royal Naval Reserve of the United Kingdom to officers with at least fifteen years of active duty...	RD		1908–1999
	Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve	VRD
	Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
	Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
	Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
	Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
	Royal Naval Wireless Auxiliary Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
	Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Long Service Medal	—
	Air Efficiency Award Air Efficiency Award The Air Efficiency award, abbreviated to AE when placed after a holder's name, was a United Kingdom honour given for ten years' efficient service in the Reserve Air Forces of the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and Empire. Unlike other long service and meritorious conduct awards, both officers and...	AE		1942–1999	Only award to officers entitles use of postnominal.
See below	Volunteer Reserves Service Medal Volunteer Reserves Service Medal The Volunteer Reserves Service Medal is a medal awarded to all members of the reserves of all of the branches of the British Armed Forces - the Royal Naval Reserve, the Royal Marines Reserve, the Territorial Army and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force...	—
	Volunteer Reserves Service Medal Volunteer Reserves Service Medal The Volunteer Reserves Service Medal is a medal awarded to all members of the reserves of all of the branches of the British Armed Forces - the Royal Naval Reserve, the Royal Marines Reserve, the Territorial Army and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force...	—		1999 – present
	Volunteer Reserves Service Medal Volunteer Reserves Service Medal The Volunteer Reserves Service Medal is a medal awarded to all members of the reserves of all of the branches of the British Armed Forces - the Royal Naval Reserve, the Royal Marines Reserve, the Territorial Army and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force... (HAC) Honourable Artillery Company The Honourable Artillery Company was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII. Today it is a Registered Charity whose purpose is to attend to the “better defence of the realm"...	—		1999 – present
	Ulster Defence Regiment Medal	UD			Only award to officers entitles use of postnominal.
	Northern Ireland Home Service Medal	—
Marksmanship (resumed)
	Queen's Medal (for Champion Shots of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines)	—
	Queen's Medal (for Champion Shots in the Military Forces)	—
	Queen's Medal (for Champion Shots of the Air Forces)	—
Part Time Forces Long Service (resumed)
	Cadet Forces Medal	—	February 1950	1950 – present
	Coastguard Auxiliary Service Long Service Medal	—
	Special Constabulary Long Service Medal	—
	Canadian Forces Decoration Canadian Forces Decoration The Canadian Forces Decoration is a Canadian award bestowed upon members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of military service, with certain conditions. By convention, it is also given to the Governor General of Canada upon his or her appointment as viceroy, which includes the...	CD		1949 – present
	Royal Observer Corps Medal Royal Observer Corps Medal The Royal Observer Corps Medal is a long service medal awarded in the United Kingdom to members of the Royal Observer Corps relating to service between 1941 and December 1995, when the ROC was stood down. The medal was initiated in 1950 by HM King George Vl...	—	1950	1941–1995
	Civil Defence Long Service Medal	—
	Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	—
	Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal	—
Voluntary Service Medals
	Women's Royal Voluntary Service Medal	—
	South African Medal for War Services South African Medal for War Services The South African Medal for War Services was awarded for part-time voluntary service in support of the war effort between 6 September 1939 and 15 February 1946. -Institution:...	—	1945	1939–1946

National independence medals

Description	Estab.	Eligibility Period
Rhodesia Medal Rhodesia Medal The Rhodesia Medal was initiated by the British Government in consultation with Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Kenya, whose forces took part in Operation AGILA,...	1980	01 Dec 1979 – 20 Mar 1980
Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal	1910
Indian Independence Medal Indian Independence Medal The Indian Independence Medal was instituted by George VI in 1949 as a commemorative medal. It was used to reward British military personnel for their contribution after the independence of the Dominion India in August 1947....	1947
Pakistan Medal
Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal was awarded to members of the Ceylon armed services who served during specified periods in 1949-1951 during its establishment.-External links:***-References:...	1955	1949-51
Sierra Leone Independence Medal Sierra Leone Independence Medal The Sierra Leone Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Sierra Leone to give recognition to individuals of the Royal Sierra Leone Military Forces, Sierra Leone Naval Volunteer Force and the Police Force who were serving on the 27...	1961
Jamaica Independence Medal
Nigerian Independence Medal Nigerian Independence Medal The Nigerian Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Nigeria to give recognition to individuals of the Royal Nigerian Military Forces, Royal Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Police Force serving on the 1 October 1960 and to members of...	1960
Uganda Independence Medal Uganda Independence Medal The Uganda Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Uganda to give recognition to individuals of the Armed Forces, Police Force and Local Government...	1962
Malawi Independence Medal Malawi Independence Medal The Malawi Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Malawi to give recognition to individuals of the Armed Forces and Police Force serving on the 6 July 1964 and civil servants and other residents of Malawi who have rendered...	1964
Fiji Independence Medal Fiji Independence Medal The Fiji Independence Medal was authorised by Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the granting of independence to Fiji to give recognition to individuals of the Armed Forces, Police Force, Prison Service, Aerodrome Fire Service, Forest Guards who were serving on the 10 October 1970 and members of...	1970
Papua New Guinea Independence Medal
Solomon Islands Independence Medal	1978

Unofficial decorations and medals

Unofficial commemorative medals
These medals are commercial commemoratives and may not be worn with uniform other than where noted.

Allied Cross
Allied Ex-Prisoners of War Medal
Arctic Campaign Veterans Medal
Bomber Command Medal
British Forces Germany Medal 1945-1989
British Army of the Rhine 1945-1989
Cold War Victory Medal
Cold War Medal (USA)
Eastern Service Medal
The Dunkirk Medal
Hong Kong Medal
Hors de Combat
Unofficial Golden Jubilee Medal
The National Service Medal
Medal for National Service
Normandy Campaign Medal
Operation Overlord Medal
Suez Canal Zone Medal 1951 - 1957
United Nations 50th Anniversary Medal
United Nations Nobel Peace Medal
International Veterans Millenium Medal 2000
Unknown Veterans Medal
Voluntry Service Medal
International Volunteers Service Medal UN, NATO, EU

International campaign medals

Worn with other United Kingdom campaign medals in order of date of issue (except where noted otherwise).

Description	Eligibility Period	Remarks
United Nations Service Medal for Korea	27 Jun 1950 – 27 Jul 1955	Established 12 Dec 1950
United Nations Service Medal for ONUC United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	10 Jul 1960 – 30 Jun 1964
United Nations Service Medal for UNFICYP United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	27 Mar 1964 – present
United Nations Service Medal for UNTAG United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Apr 1989 – 31 Mar 1990
United Nations Special Service Medal United Nations Special Service Medal The United Nations Special Service Medal is presented to personnel with 90 days of service with a United Nations mission not covered by a specific United Nations Medal...	1989–1990 03 Jul 1992 – 12 Jan 1996 Apr 1991 – present	For: Peshawar UNOCHA Sarajevo Airlift Iraq UNSCOM
United Nations Service Medal for UNIKOM United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Apr 1991 – 06 Oct 2003
United Nations Service Medal for MINURSO United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Apr 1991 – present
European Community Monitor Mission Medal	25 Jul 1991 – 30 Jun 1992	For service in the Former Yugoslavia.
United Nations Service Medal for UNAMIC United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Oct 1991 – 31 Mar 1992
United Nations Service Medal for UNPROFOR United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Mar 1992 – 31 Dec 1995
United Nations Service Medal for UNTAC United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Apr 1992 – 30 Sep 1993
NATO Former Republic of Yugoslavia Medal	01 Jul 1992 – 31 Dec 2002	Issued with clasp Former Yugoslavia.
Western European Union Mission Service Medal	01 Jul 1992 – 31 Dec 1996	For Service in the Former Yugoslavia.
United Nations Service Medal for UNOMIG United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	23 Aug 1993 – present
United Nations Service Medal for UNAMIR United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Oct 1993 – 31 Mar 1996
United Nations Service Medal for UNAVEM 3 United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Feb 1995 – 01 Jun 1997
United Nations Service Medal for UNTAES United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	Jan 1996 – Jan 1998
United Nations Service Medal for UNOMSIL United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Jun 1998 – 30 Sep 1999
NATO Kosovo Medal	13 Oct 1998 – 31 Dec 2002	Issued with clasp Kosovo.
United Nations Service Medal for UNAMET	07 Jun 1999 – 24 Oct 1999
United Nations Service Medal for UNMIK United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	10 Jun 1999 – present
United Nations Service Medal for UNAMSIL United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	01 Oct 1999 – present
United Nations Service Medal for UNTAET United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	25 Oct 1999 – present
United Nations Service Medal for MONUC United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	30 Nov 1999 – present
United Nations Service Medal for UNMEE United Nations Medal The term United Nations Medal refers to one of several international decorations which are issued by the United Nations to the various militaries of the world for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief...	15 Sep 2000 – present
NATO Macedonia Medal	01 Jun 2001 – 31 Dec 2002
NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for the Balkans	01 Jan 2003 – 20 Dec 2004 01 Jan 2003 – present 01 Jan 2003 – 31 Mar 2003	Issued with clasp Non Article 5 for: Balkans Kosovo Macedonia
European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal - Op Althea Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal The Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal , is an international military decoration awarded to individuals, both military and civilian, who have served with CSDP missions. Since the 1990's the European Union has taken a greater role in military missions both in Europe and abroad...	02 Dec 2004–present	Issued with clasp Althea.

Commonwealth orders

Worn after all United Kingdom awards (including international awards treated as United Kingdom awards). Honorary awards are worn before substantive awards.

Commonwealth campaign and commemorative medals

Worn after all Commonwealth decorations.

Description	Established	Eligibility Period	Remarks
Brunei General Service Medal		12 Aug 1966 – present	Sultanate of Brunei. Seconded forces only.
Malaya Active Service Medal		31 Aug 1957 – 15 Sep 1963	Malaysia. Seconded forces only.
Kenya Campaign Medal		12 Dec 1963 – 30 Nov 1967	Kenya. Seconded forces only.
Campaign Medal	1959	23 May 1965 – 30 Sep 1976	Oman. Seconded forces only. Referred to in JSP761 as Muscat/Oman Dhofar Campaign Medal.
Malaysia General Service Medal		11 Aug 1966 – 31 Dec 1989	Malaysia. Seconded forces only.
UNITAS Medal		01 Jun 1994 – 26 Apr 2003	Republic of South Africa. BMATT personnel only.
International Force East Timor Medal International Force East Timor Medal The International Force East Timor Medal recognises members of the Australian Defence Force who served for 30 days in East Timor during the INTERFET campaign...	25 Mar 2000	16 Sep 1999 – 10 Apr 2000	Australia
Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal	1992	10 Jun 1940 – 08 Sep 1943	Malta. Not able to be worn whilst in Crown Service

Foreign orders

Worn after all Commonwealth awards.

Emblem	Description	Established	Eligibility Period	Remarks
	Imperial Order of the Crescent Order of the Crescent The Imperial Order of the Crescent was a chivalric order of the Ottoman Empire. It was instituted in 1799 by Sultan Selim III when he wished to reward Horatio Nelson, an Anglican Christian, for his victory at the Battle of the Nile...	1799	1799–1801	Ottoman Empire Ottoman Empire The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries... . Knight First Class and Knight Second Class. Awarded to senior British officers during the Napoleonic wars.
	Chevalier Légion d’Honneur	19 May 1802	1914–1918	France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... . Surviving United Kingdom citizens who participated on French soil in the 1914–1918 War.

Foreign campaign and commemorative medals

Worn after all foreign decorations.

Description	Established	Eligibility Period	Remarks
Turkish Crimea Medal	21 Feb 1856	1854–1856	Ottoman Empire
Khedive's Star		1882–1891	Khedivate of Egypt Khedivate of Egypt The Khedivate of Egypt was an autonomous tributary state of the Ottoman Empire.- Rise of Muhammad Ali :The Egypt Eyalet was an eyalet of the Ottoman Empire. The eyalet was ruled locally by the Mamluk military caste and their various beys , who started to fight amongst themselves for control of... . Bronze star. Issued to all who were awarded the Egypt Medal.
Khedive's Sudan Medal (1897)		1896–1899	Khedivate of Egypt Khedivate of Egypt The Khedivate of Egypt was an autonomous tributary state of the Ottoman Empire.- Rise of Muhammad Ali :The Egypt Eyalet was an eyalet of the Ottoman Empire. The eyalet was ruled locally by the Mamluk military caste and their various beys , who started to fight amongst themselves for control of... .
Khedive's Sudan Medal (1910)		1910	Khedivate of Egypt Khedivate of Egypt The Khedivate of Egypt was an autonomous tributary state of the Ottoman Empire.- Rise of Muhammad Ali :The Egypt Eyalet was an eyalet of the Ottoman Empire. The eyalet was ruled locally by the Mamluk military caste and their various beys , who started to fight amongst themselves for control of... .
General Service Medal	1963	23 May 1965 – 30 Jun 1976	Sultanate of Oman. Issued with clasp Dhofar where applicable. Seconded forces only.
The Accession Medal	1970	23 Jul 1970	Sultanate of Oman. Seconded forces only.
The Peace Medal	1979	01 Jul 1976 – 17 Nov 1985	Sultanate of Oman. Seconded forces only.
Endurance Medal (Al-Sumood)	1976	23 May 1965 – 02 Dec 1975	Seconded forces only. Referred to in JSP761 as the 'Muscat Victory Medal (As Sumood)'.
Medal for the 40th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War	1985	1941–1945	USSR. For Arctic convoy service. Also known as the Russian Convoy Medal 1941-1945 40th Anniversary Medal.
30th Rennaisance Medal	2000	18 Nov 2000	Sultanate of Oman. Seconded forces only.
35th Rennaisance Medal	2005	18 Nov 2005	Sultanate of Oman. Seconded forces only.

Decorations and medals authorised for acceptance but not for official wear

Official permission has been granted for this medal to be accepted, but it is not authorised for wear.

Emblem	Description	Eligibility Period	Remarks
	NATO Meritorious Service Medal	2003 – present	Issued with clasp Meritorious.

Campaign medals authorised for acceptance but not for official wear

Official permission has been granted for these medals to be accepted, but they are not authorised for wear.

Description	Eligibility Period	Remarks
Pingat Jasa Malaysia Pingat Jasa Malaysia The Pingat Jasa Malaysia is a medal given by the King and Government of Malaysia. The name translates into English as the "Malaysian Service Medal". It was created in 2004 and is awarded to British and Commonwealth forces who served in Malaysia during the Malayan Emergency and the...	31 Aug 1957 – 31 Dec 1966	Malaysia Established 2004
Kuwait Liberation Medal Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) The Naut Tahrir al-Kuwait was instituted by King Fahd ibn Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia for service during the Liberation of Kuwait campaign.- Background :...	17 Jan 1991 – 28 Feb 1991	Saudia Arabia Established 1991
Kuwait Liberation Medal Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) The Wisam Al-Tahrir was issued by the government of Kuwait for service during the Liberation of Kuwait campaign.-Description:The Kuwait Liberation Medal was approved by the Kuwait Council of Ministers for award in five classes, generally according to the rank of the recipient...	02 Aug 1990 – 31 Aug 1993	Kuwait Established 1994
NATO Article 5 Medal for Service on Op ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR	26 Oct 2001 – present	Issued with clasp Article 5.
NATO Article 5 Medal for Service on Op EAGLE ASSIST	16 May 2002 – present	Issued with clasp Article 5.
European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal - Op Artemis Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal The Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal , is an international military decoration awarded to individuals, both military and civilian, who have served with CSDP missions. Since the 1990's the European Union has taken a greater role in military missions both in Europe and abroad...	14 Jun 2003 – 10 Dec 2003	Issued with clasp Artemis for service in the Congo.

Campaign medals not authorised for acceptance or official wear

Official permission has been refused for these medals to be accepted and they are not authorised for wear.

Description	Eligibility Period	Remarks
NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for Pakistan Earthquake Service	08 Oct 2005 – 01 Feb 2006	Issued with clasp Pakistan.
NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for Service with ISAF	01 Jun 2003 – present	Issued with clasp ISAF.
NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for NATO Training Mission (Iraq)	18 Aug 2004 – present	Issued with clasp NTM-Iraq.
NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for AMIS	13 Jul 2005 – present	Issued with clasp AMIS.

Devices

Emblem	Description	Remarks
	Rosette	Represents the award of a bar to a decoration, or service in a specified zone of the area of operations when used on a campaign medal. They are worn when the ribbon Ribbon bar Ribbon bars are small decorations that are worn by military, police, and fire service personnel or by civilians. Ribbon bars are mainly used when wearing either full decoration, or when wearing medals is considered inappropriate or impractical. Each military force has its own rules on what ribbons... only is worn. For selected campaign medals, they are also worn on the ribband of the campaign medal (when worn with full or miniature medals) to indicate service in a specified zone.
	Crossed silver oakleaves	From 14 January 1958, any individual made a member of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry (in the grades of Commander, Officer, Member), or awarded the British Empire Medal for gallantry, could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge.
	Medal bar	A bar is worn on the ribband of a decoration (when worn with full or miniature medals) to denote each additional award of the decoration. Bars are positioned with even spacing between the top and the bottom of the ribbon.
	Medal clasp	Worn on the ribband of campaign medals (when worn with full or miniature medals) to denote the particular campaign, battle, or region the recipient operated in to receive the award. Claps are positioned at the bottom of the ribbon with successive clasps placed adjacent to each other (with a small gap). The earliest earned clasp is positioned at the bottom whilst the most recent is placed at the top.