1914 - 1918

The plaques became treasured family heirlooms and remain one of the most important memorial artefacts associated with the First World War

awarded for 1 days service between 27th September 1945 and 30th June 1948

Key Features

During World War 1 it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines (RM) and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land

General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus Ribbon Emblem Required?:Not required 1914 - 1918The General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus, awarded to those who participated in the suppression of acts of terrorism in Cyprus between 1 April 1955 and 24 December 1959 if they served for 90 days or more. The qualifying period has been reduced from 120 days