This is the 2nd type OBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date

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

When the ribbon alone is worn (see below) a further replica in miniature is added

Should the qualifying period be cut short due to injury or death

transport and other non-combat aviation duties

Naval GSM Miniature Bomb & Mine Clearance Wholesale This is the 2nd typeThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: Palestine 1936 1939, S. E. Asia 1945 46, Minesweeping 1945 51, Palestine 1945 48, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53, Malaya and Yangtze.