Each piece is British made in the very same factories that manufactured the original wartime medals

issued to Australian personnel for 180 days aggregate service between 3rd September 1945 and 10th November 1956 in the following:

160 stars without bars were awarded to Canadian

at the same time the qualifying criteria was amended and applied to OR's as well (from 1st October 2016 for OR's)

It recognises the collective contribution and sacrifice of those who took part in the global conflict between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945

NATO Macedonia Full Size Medal Collection_Thinkers & Explorers Each piece is British madeThe Secretary General has established the NATO Medal to be awarded to military and civilian personnel who are, or have been, engaged in operations, or in direct support of operations conducted by NATO in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1). For award of the NATO Medal for FYROM, personnel must complete both the qualifying period of service (below) and meet the eligibility criteria (above). The qualifying periods are: Twenty five days