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naval personnel and civilians who demonstrated exceptional courage during maritime rescue operations

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Distinguished Service Cross (for exemplary gallantry at sea) and the Military Cross (for exemplary gallantry on land)

The qualifying period in the JOA is 30 days continuous service or 60 days accumulated service within a two year period

Also any multinational campaign medals approved since 1st April 2000

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

A second award bar Cadet Forces Medal

it therefore became the first campaign medal awarded during the reign of HM The Queen

unlicensed reproductions are not suitable for engraving

with the Air Force Cross becoming the single award available for all ranks undertaking qualifying service

This replica is made using the original dies but with the addition of the word copy at 11 o'clock on the reverse

The reverse of the medal can be diamond engraved with service details

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