Frequently Asked Questions

000 medals awarded to members of the Armed and Emergency services who were serving on 6th February 2002 and had completed 5 years service at that date

the Air Crew Europe Star serves as a lasting tribute to the bravery and commitment of WWII aircrews who risked everything for freedom

Subsequent awards of the Air Force Cross were recognised by the award of a bar attached to the ribbon

The Africa Star was awarded to British and Commonwealth forces who served in the North African campaign between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943

South Atlantic Miniature Medal Emergency Services Long Service Frequently Asked QuestionsThe South Atlantic Medal alone was awarded for 30 days continuous or accumulated service in the South Atlantic, south of 7 degrees South and north of 60 degrees South, commencing between 2nd April and 14th June 1982 and completing no later than 21st October1982. Awarded with distinguishing rosette for 1 days service in the Falkland Islands or their dependencies or in the South Atlantic, south of 35 degrees South and north of 60 degrees South, or for 1