GSM 2008 with Arabian Peninsula Clasp Service_Royal Air Force or after each additional 540

or after each additional 540 days service in the adjacent area

Instituted by Queen Victoria to cover all actions since the outbreak of the Crimean War in 1854

awarded to those who participated in the suppression of acts of terrorism in Cyprus between 1 April 1955 and 24 December 1959 if they served for 90 days or more

This type of DCM was awarded until 1930 when it was replaced by the crowned head issue of GV

This is awarded to British personnel who completed a period of 12 months loan service to the Brunei forces

GSM 2008 with Arabian Peninsula Clasp Service_Royal Air Force or after each additional 540GSM 2008 clasp Arabian Peninsula (GSM 2008) Awarded as follows; OP QUANTUM 45 days continuous or 60 days accumulated from 1st January 2009 to 21st May 2012. OP ICENI 45 days continuous or 60 days accumulated from 1st June 2012 to 2nd December 2013. Initially 5 clasps have been approved, full details of qualifying criteria will be published as it becomes available. A fully licensed miniature completely faithful in design. (c) Ministry of Defence