General Service Medal South Arabia Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct the clasp shown can be

the clasp shown can be purchased separately

Personnel who had already qualified for the earlier 1914 Star were not eligible

Authentic ribbon colours representing the colours of the Union Flag — symbolising the unity of the British Commonwealth during wartime

Why is it called the Death Penny

It was later made available to equivalent ranks in the RN and Army for acts of valour in the air

General Service Medal South Arabia Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct the clasp shown can beThe General Service Medal with South Arabia Clasp was awarded for 30 days continuous service between 1st August 1964 and 30th November 1967. The General Service Medal 1962 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'South Arabia') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal.___ Instituted in 1962 to replace the separate Naval GSM & RAF