Royal Navy

The General Service Medal with Borneo Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore

The badge was to be worn on the right breast while in civilian dress

Awarded for service in Northern Iraq or Southern Turkey between 6 April 1991 and 17 July 1991

Why is it called the Death Penny

General Service Medal Malay Peninsula Clasps & Rosettes Royal NavyThe General Service Medal with Malay Peninsula Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore, afloat or 1 operational sortie from 24th December 1962 and 11th August 1966. The General Service Medal 1962 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'Malay Peninsula') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal. Instituted in 1962 to replace