Operational Service Medal (OSM) - Op Shader with Iraq/Syria Clasp Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct Following the 1993 review the

Following the 1993 review the MM was discontinued and the MC became available to all ranks of all services for exemplary gallantry on land in presence of the enemy

engaged in operations

regardless of the number of tours a member serves

For companies awarding this medal to employees

Instituted in 1962 to replace the separate Naval GSM & RAF/ARMY GSM

Operational Service Medal (OSM) - Op Shader with Iraq/Syria Clasp Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct Following the 1993 review theOperational Service medal in Iraq and Syria The Operational Service Medal (OSM) Iraq and Syria is awarded to personnel who completed operational service in or over the landmass of Iraq and Syria, or provided a significant and direct contribution outside of Iraq and Syria, to Operation SHADER since 9 August 2014. To qualify for this Operational Service Medal without clasp Iraq and Syria you must have either: 30 days continuous or 45 days cumulative