000 stars were awarded but it is not known how many of these were awarded with a bar

nurses and others employed in military hospitals who actually served in France or Belgium between the 5th August 1914 and midnight of 22-23rd November 1914

similarly to the DSC

Intended for non-commissioned personnel

The British Empire full size medal was established by King George V in 1922

Gulf Medal Full Size With 16th January Bar Category_ Miniature World War II 000 stars were awarded butAwarded for seven days continuous service between 16th January 1991 and 28th February 1991 in the theatre of operations outlined below: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Gulf of Oman, North West Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, the Gulf and the Red Sea, or One operational combat sortie or eight sorties in the Arabian Peninsular Flight Information Regions by air transport crews. A silver rose emblem is worn on the riband