this medal represents one of the distinguished gallantry awards associated with Royal Air Force service

The red is worn nearest to the centre of the chest

1983 and 9th March 1984

The second of two types awarded under George V awarded form 1931

Following reforms in 1993

EFFICIENCY DECORATION Post 1982 Category_ Miniature World War II this medal represents one ofTerritorial Decoration awarded with the green ribbon with central yellow stripe until 1982 when it was combined into a single Decoration emcompassing the AER and T&AVR, the ribbon was then standardised to half blue half green with a central yellow stripe. This can also be awarded with the HAC ribbon to members of the HAC who qualify for the award.