1914 - 1918

Authentic ribbon colours of green

During World War 1 it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines (RM) and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land

The GVI version bears the effigy of King George VI and was awarded during his reign between 1936 and 1952

The plaques became treasured family heirlooms and remain one of the most important memorial artefacts associated with the First World War

General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus Ribbon Emblem Required?:Not required 1914 - 1918The General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus, awarded to those who participated in the suppression of acts of terrorism in Cyprus between 1 April 1955 and 24 December 1959 if they served for 90 days or more. The qualifying period has been reduced from 120 days