During World War 1 it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines (RM) and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land

A silver bar ornamented by the Crown may be issued to MC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the MC

Frequently Asked Questions

a mounting service

Clasp - Martinique

Miniature General Service Medal Malay Peninsula Emergency Services Long Service During World War 1 itThe General Service Medal (miniature) with Malay Peninsula Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore, afloat or 1 operational sortie from 24th December 1962 and 11th August 1966. 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 'Malay Peninsula') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal. Instituted in