The miniature General Service Medal 2008 (GSM 2008) Arabian Peninsula

Instituted on 25th March 1916 for rewarding acts of bravery not sufficient to merit the award of the DCM

or who has died or may die of wounds received in armed combat or as a result of an act of international terrorism

transport and other non-combat aviation duties

Each medal measures 32mm in diameter and the overall frame which has been subtly designed to fit in any setting

Royal Observer Corps Long Service Medal Collection_Ready Made Medal Frames The miniature General Service MedalThe Royal Observer Corps Long Service Medal. This version issued from 1953 when the Queen's titles changed. Although originally instituted in 1950, no awards of the medal were made until 1953. It was awarded to part time officers and observers who had completed 12 years service and full time officers and observers who had completed 24 years service. Bars were awarded for each additional period of 12 years. The ribbon represents the pale blue of the