Distinguished Service Medal GVI Category_ACSM Authentic ribbon colours representing the

Authentic ribbon colours representing the colours of the Union Flag — symbolising the unity of the British Commonwealth during wartime

Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey 6th April 1991 - 17th July 1991

The reverse depicts Britannia standing beside a lion

Made in Britain using original wartime production techniques

An Officer shall be eligible for the award of the Clasp if 22 or more of the 30 years of his or her service has been in the ranks and provided that the other requirements have again been met

Distinguished Service Medal GVI Category_ACSM Authentic ribbon colours representing theThe DSM was expanded during World War Two to include the Merchant Navy and Army, the WRNS and RAF personnel serving aboard ships. Second award bars issued during the war do not carry the date of award on the reverse unlike those of World War One. As in the First World War the majority of awards issued to foreign nationals were issued un named.