Air Force Cross Miniature EIIR Service_Civilian The General Service Medal 1962
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Description
The General Service Medal 1962 - 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'Malay Peninsula') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal
Originally instituted in 1916
Awarded for service from 1st March 2002 in the Afghanistan theatre of operations
Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC
Awarded to those who served in South Africa during 1901 and 1902
Air Force Cross Miniature EIIR Service_Civilian The General Service Medal 1962The miniature Air Force Cross awarded to all ranks of the RN, RM, Army and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry in the air on non active operations. A silver bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to AFC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the AFC. Instituted in 1918, the Air Force Cross (AFC) was issued for acts of gallantry while flying on non active operations to warrant officers and officers