The bars which originally had the date of the acts in raised lettering were changed in 1916 to the standard laurelled bars

There are five classes of appointment to the Order are

Since 1983 recipients details have been engraved across the centre of the cross

ensuring complete authenticity and exceptional craftsmanship

Throughout the Second World War and post-war period

General Service Medal Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-49 Miniature Campaign_World War II The bars which originally hadIssued for 180 days aggregate service in clearance operations in the UK and NI between 9th May 1945 and 31st December 1949 The Queen approved an extension to 1st January 1955 for clearance in the Mediterranean