Awarded for service in the Gulf of Suez between 15 August 1984 and 15 October 1984

both dates inclusive

awarded for The qualifying time required depending on the area served is: UK - 1080 days

Those who took part in Operations Barras and Maidenly were granted a silver rosette to be worn on the ribbon of the medal

Distinguished Service Order Edward VII FS Mount & Engrave Police Awarded for service in theBadge of the Distinguished Service Order Edward VII issue. The scarcest issue of the badge, this is struck and then enamelled in vitreous enamels in the manner of the original badge. Constructed from several pieces, these awards are assembled by hand. Subsequent awards are denoted by the adding of further bars to the ribbon.