The Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award

It was instituted on 6 September 1886 by Queen Victoria in a Royal Warrant published in the London Gazette on 9 November

The award of the Afghanistan Clasp signifies service during a period of conflict or in a particularly dangerous area

integrated national police force

Miniature Radfan General Service Medal RAF Long Service The Military and civilian awardsMiniature Radfan General Service Medal, awarded for 14 days continuous service between 25th April and 31st July 1964 The General Service Medal 1962 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'Mine Clearance, Gulf of Suez') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal. Instituted in 1962 to replace the separate Naval GSM & RAF ARMY GSM,