Although the awards have been split fairly evenly across the Military and Civilians it is perhaps today more often awarded to Military Personnel

All North Atlantic Council approved NATO support activities in relation to the African Union with effect from 1 June 2008

for the Dhofar Rebellion

the Air Force Medal served as the equivalent decoration for non-commissioned personnel

it was designed by William Wyon

Albert Medal (Gold) – Gallantry in Saving Life on Sea Tri-Service Long Service Although the awards have beenThe Albert Medal in Gold for Gallantry in Saving Life on Sea was one of the United Kingdom's highest awards for civilian gallantry and life saving heroism. Instituted in 1866 by Queen Victoria following the death of Prince Albert, the medal was created to recognise acts of exceptional bravery undertaken to save the lives of others. The Gold Albert Medal represented the highest class of the award and was granted only in the most outstanding