Military Medal GV (Crowned Head) MiniatureAwarded between 1930 and 1937 this is the rarest of the series of the Military Medal types.

Serving members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in her attendance (in 'Court') were requested to ensure medals were sewn onto a backing board to prevent them from moving around and making a noise

Following the 1993 review

Malaya and

Additional awards of the Air Force Medal were recognised by the award of a bar attached to the ribbon

The General Service Medal with Malay Peninsula Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore

Orders will have tails wheras medals such as BEM

Cambridgeshire

the DSM was discontinued and the DSC became available to all ranks of all services for exemplary gallantry at sea in presence of the enemy

Helen of Troy

ensuring full authenticity and exceptional quality

History and eligibility for this award can be found here

Overseas non-operational in an area deemed to be closely threatened or subject to air attack -180 days