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The General Service Medal 1962 is a British military campaign medal established in 1962 to recognize the service of British and Commonwealth personnel who participated in various smaller military operations and campaigns that took place after World War II and are not recognized by a specific campaign medal. The medal honors the commitment, dedication, and sacrifice of those who served in these operations and acknowledges their efforts in the pursuit of peace and stability.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the General Service Medal 1962, personnel must have served in a designated operation or campaign approved for the award of the medal. The medal could be awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, as well as certain civilians working directly for or in support of the military, such as civilian police and contractors. The minimum service requirement for the General Service Medal 1962 is 30 consecutive days or 45 non-consecutive days in the designated operational area, although some operations may have different qualifying periods.
Clasps
The following clasps were issued for the GSM 1962:
Design
The General Service Medal 1962 is designed as a circular, cupro-nickel medallion featuring the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription ""ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID. DEF."". The reverse of the medal displays the monarch's crown, with the inscription "FOR CAMPAIGN SERVICE", surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Ribbon
The ribbon of the General Service Medal 1962 features a dark purple ribbon with green borders.
The General Service Medal 1962 is a symbol of the service and sacrifice of British and Commonwealth personnel who participated in smaller military operations and campaigns after World War II. It is a testament to their dedication and commitment in the pursuit of peace and stability in various regions and serves as a reminder of their role in shaping the course of global events.
SPECIFICATIONS:Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.
The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.
Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.
Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.
The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.
Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.
Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.
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Ribbon is sold by the centimetre. Choose the length you need:
