This was discontiunued in 1974 when the Queen's Gallantry Medal was established

During World War 1 it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines (RM) and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land

Key Features

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

The plaques became treasured family heirlooms and remain one of the most important memorial artefacts associated with the First World War

General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus Ribbon Emblem Required?:Not required This was discontiunued in 1974The General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus, awarded to those who participated in the suppression of acts of terrorism in Cyprus between 1 April 1955 and 24 December 1959 if they served for 90 days or more. The qualifying period has been reduced from 120 days