The bars which originally had the date of the acts in raised lettering were changed in 1916 to the standard laurelled bars

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this helped distinguish it from the DSC when ribbons alone were being worn

This particular replica covers the period 1916-1930 and is die struck in the manner of the original

Please note that the bottle is not included

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Long Service Medal CIIR Branch_London Colleges Ties The bars which originally hadThe Royal Fleet Auxiliary Long Service Medal was instituted by Royal Warrant 24th July 2001 and awarded after 20 years service to all officers, petty officers and ratings of the RFA. with a clasp being awarded for a further 10 years service. Additional awarded for 10 years additional service are denoted by a bar attached to the ribbon.