This was discontiunued in 1974 when the Queen's Gallantry Medal was established

Bars are now awarded for additional periods of 10 years

regardless of their theatre of service

It recognises the extraordinary bravery and endurance of those who protected vital supply routes across the treacherous North Atlantic between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945

During the Second World War around 15

Naval GSM Miniature Palestine Collection_Writers & Poets This was discontiunued in 1974The Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: Palestine 1936 1939, S. E. Asia 1945 46, Minesweeping 1945 51, Palestine 1945 48, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 53, Malaya and Yangtze.