GSM 2008 Northern Africa ClaspGSM 2008 (clasp only) Northern Africa Awarded as follows; OP DEFERENCE_ 1 day for ground operations, 1 operational air sortie, 1 day alongside for a Navy Vessel or 10 days continuous service in the Joint Area of Operations between 21st February to 22nd March 2011. OP VOCATE_ _45 days continuous or 60 days accumulated from 11th November 2011.

The striking ribbon is woven using traditional methods using the same techniques and in fact the same looms used to manufacture ribbons today's military awards

Royal Army Service Corps (crest) Polyester Tie

The flag measures 5ft x 3ft and has a double stitched hem and two metal eyelets

only the individual's forenames and surname are shown

Once your medals have arrived

Territorial Decoration awarded with the green ribbon with central yellow stripe until 1982 when it was combined into a single Decoration emcompassing the AER and T&AVR

The Kings Royal Hussars Silk Tie

Royal Army Ordnance Corps (old pattern) Polyester Tie

Officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom Land Forces who had 14 days or more continuous service in the operational area and were on the posted or attached strength of any unit serving in the South Arabian Federation

green is the colour of the local bush vegetation

certificate & Memorial Penny available to order here

where the service did not involve active operations against the enemy