MBE Civilian MiniatureThis is awarded for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community. An MBE is also awarded for local hands on service which stands out as an example to other people.

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 'South Arabia') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal

Those who later qualified for the Pacific Star received a PACIFIC clasp

Subsequent awards of the Air Force Cross are recognised by the addition of a second award bar to the ribbon

This is the 2nd type MBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date

Shropshire

Africa Star Medal (Replica)

the Air Force Cross (AFC) was issued for acts of gallantry while flying on non active operations to warrant officers and officers of the Royal Air Force (RAF)

it was forbidden to wear on a military uniform

The General Service Medal with Gulf Clasp was awarded for 30 days service between 17th November 1986 and 28th February 1989

30 days' service in ships operating in inland waters or off the Vietnamese coast OR 1 day in the service of a land unit OR 1 operational sortie OR 30 days' service on an official visit

This was authorised under Army Order 361

This medal is supplied on a loose ribbon as originally awarded