Renamed the Distinguished Service Cross in 1914
similarly to the DSC
3 million plaques were issued following the First World War
and other non-combat aviation activities
Originally awarded for 18 years exemplary service the qualifying period was reduced to 15 years in 1977
Gulf Medal Full Size With 16th January Bar Ribbon Emblem Required?:Yes please include an MID Oak Leaf Renamed the Distinguished Service CrossAwarded 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