The qualifying period for the medal is set at 21 days of continuous service within the operational area

RAF gallantry award

Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Military personnel for actions where military decorations would not be appropriate

Awarded for gallantry in the air on non-operational missions

An extremely rare award with just 72 clasps awarded

Brunei - General Service Miniature Medal RAF Long Service The qualifying period for theThe Brunei General Service Medal is awarded by the Brunei government. This is awarded to British personnel who completed a period of 12 months loan service to the Brunei forces. The Queen granted unrestricted permission to wear this medal.