In 1949 the qualifying time was dropped to 12 years with bars awarded for every 6 years service

this helped distinguish it from the DSC when ribbons alone were being worn

"ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES"

A silver bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to AFC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the AFC

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