The Commemorative Northern Ireland Service Anniversary Medal has been struck to solely mark this historic period in British Military history

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Distinguished Service Cross (for exemplary gallantry at sea) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

GSM Palestine 1945-48 - Awarded for 1 days service between 27th September 1945 and 30th June 1948

Recognised courage and self-sacrifice in rescue situations

If a service member had not yet qualified for the 1939–1945 Star by the war’s end

Distinguished Service Cross GV FS Mount Only The Commemorative Northern Ireland ServiceThe Distinguished Service Cross or DSC_was originally instituted as the Conspicuous Service Cross in June 1901 for award to Warrant and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy where were ineligible for the DSO. It was renamed in October 1914 and opened to all naval officers below the rank of Lieutenant Commander. The bar to signify a second award was authorised in 1916 and a rosette is worn on the ribbon when ribbons alone are worn to denote the bar.