It was instituted on 6 September 1886 by Queen Victoria in a Royal Warrant published in the London Gazette on 9 November

The following medals count towards the award:-

History and eligibility for this award can be found here

and sacrifice of those who faced constant danger in the skies between 3 September 1939 and 5 June 1944

Gulf Medal Full Size With 2nd August Bar Campaign_GSM Army & RAF 1918-64 It was instituted on 6Awarded to members of the Kuwait Liaison Team in Kuwait on 2nd August 1990. A silver rose emblem is worn on the riband when the riband only is worn. An extremely rare award with just 72 clasps awarded.