It is typically awarded to officers ranked Major (or its equivalent) or higher

No awards for gallantry have yet been made

which is awarded for the same degree of gallantry on land or at sea

This award replaced the DSO for specific acts of gallantry

which resembled a large penny

Gulf Medal Full Size With 16th January Bar Category_Miniature Bars It is typically awarded toAwarded for seven days continuous service between 16th January 1991 and 28th February 1991 in the theatre of operations outlined below: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Gulf of Oman, North West Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, the Gulf and the Red Sea, or One operational combat sortie or eight sorties in the Arabian Peninsular Flight Information Regions by air transport crews. A silver rose emblem is worn on the riband