World War 2 Defence Medal (Full Size) Category_Gallant & Distinguished Conduct in descending order of precedence:

in descending order of precedence:

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

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

GSM Palestine 1945-48 - Awarded for 1 days service between 27th September 1945 and 30th June 1948

A silver bar ornamented by the Crown may be issued to MC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the MC

World War 2 Defence Medal (Full Size) Category_Gallant & Distinguished Conduct in descending order of precedence:Defence Medal 19391945 (Replica) The Defence Medal was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces and civilians who served in non operational areas subjected to air attack or under threat during the Second World War. It recognises the vital contribution of those who worked tirelessly to protect their nations between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 (Europe) and up to 2 September 1945 (the Far East). This is an officially licensed