Officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom Land Forces who had 14 days or more continuous service in the operational area and were on the posted or attached strength of any unit serving in the South Arabian Federation

Service details are diamond engraved on the rim of the medal to MoD standard

ensuring complete historical accuracy and superior craftsmanship

but the honour has sometimes been awarded to especially valorous junior officers

This was authorised under Army Order 361

Air Force Cross GVI Miniature Category_General Service Medals Officers and other ranks ofThe Miniature Air Force Cross awarded to all ranks of the RN, RM, Army and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry in the air on non active operations. 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. Instituted in 1918, the Air Force Cross (AFC) was issued for acts of gallantry while flying on non active operations to warrant officers and officers