Swords cross through the angles of the star and where they meet they are surmounted with a scroll bearing the date 1914 above which is a smaller scroll bearing the date Aug and a similar scroll below bearing Nov with a plain reverse

If you are looking for the miniature of this medal

this award was discontinued in 1993 following the review of the honours system and replaced with the Distinguished Service Cross

The Iraq Op Telic Medal with 19 March - 28th April 2003 Bar

Pre 1954 Issue (BRITT:OMM)

Cadet Forces Miniature Medal EIIR Campaign_Afghanistan Swords cross through the anglesThe qualifying period for the medal is 12 years, with clasps awarded for further 8 years and from 1st April 1999, 6 years service. Up to 3 additional awards are decorated with bars, 4+ awards were decorated by a gilt rosette.