including people whose work has made them known nationally in their chosen area

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Military Cross (for exemplary gallantry on land) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

If the medal is unsuitable

The Air Force Medal was awarded to non-commissioned members of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying Commonwealth air forces

Please note that we mount medals in the same style as full size medals

Distinguished Service Medal EIIR Collection_Accessories including people whose work hasAwarded less frequently than the other issues of the DSM, this award was discontinued in 1993 following the review of the honours system and replaced with the Distinguished Service Cross