Awarded to recognise both military and some types of civilian service

military observers or police observers

Serving members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in her attendance (in 'Court') were requested to ensure medals were sewn onto a backing board to prevent them from moving around and making a noise

and those deployed to the JOA under national command in support of both NATO operations

The General Service Medal 1962 - 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'Mine Clearance

GSM 2008 Miniature with Western Africa Clasp Orders & Decorations Awarded to recognise both militaryThe new General Service Medal 2008 is now available in miniature. Initially 5 clasps have been approved, full details of qualifying criteria will be published as it becomes available. A fully licensed miniature completely faithful in design. (c) Ministry of Defence