Operation ALTHEA represented a major milestone in the development of the European Union's security and defence capabilities

Awarded for service at the Battle of Omdurman

awarded for 30 days service between 1st January 1957 and 30th June 1960

Instituted in 1866 by Queen Victoria

The scarcest issue of the badge

OSM Op Shader Iraq/Syria FULL SIZE Medal CIIIR with IRAQ/SYRIA clasp tie Operation ALTHEA represented a majorOSM Op Shader Iraq Syria FULL SIZE Medal CIIIR with IRAQ SYRIA clasp The OSM Op Shader Iraq Syria Miniature Medal CIIIR with IRAQ SYRIA clasp is an esteemed recognition of the UK military's crucial role in the coalition fight against Daesh. It comes with an option for the fitted clasp and is also available in a miniature size.