Entitlement will be acquired by those forces under NATO command or control whilst in the Joint Operational Area (JOA)

Awards of the gallantry emblem to the Order of the British Empire were ceased at this time with the intention that such acts would be rewarded with the QGM

this is struck and then enamelled in vitreous enamels in the manner of the original badge

Instituted in 1999 to replace the Royal Naval Reserve Decoration

This is the 2nd type MBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date

The Oman As Sumood (Victory Medal) Emergency Services Long Service Entitlement will be acquired byThe Oman As Sumood (Victory Medal) Midal al Samood. Instituted in 1976 for service during the Dhofar campaign between 23rd May 1965 and 2nd December 1975.