it also became available to Army and RAF officers serving aboard naval vessels

This medal is supplied without clasp which can be purchased separately

the rarest DCM with only 14 awards being made

Official MoD licensing guaranteeing authenticity and historical accuracy

The Queen approved an extension to 1st January 1955 for clearance in the Mediterranean

VRSM & RFA Full Size 2nd Award Bar NATO it also became available to2nd award bar to be added to the ribbon of the Volunteer Reserve Service Medal (VRSM) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal (RFA). In the case of the VRSM bars were issued for additional 5 years service after the medal was awarded. The RFA bars were issued from each subsequent 10 years service. This is the full size version of this bar.