Instituted 5th July 1995

The ISAF area of operations includes the airspace of Afghanistan

The Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal was instituted January 2007 and awarded for 40 days continuous service or aggregate service of 40 days in a calendar year for a minimum of 48 hours

Post 1954 Issue (DEI:GRATIA)

This decoration was abolished in 1967 when the T&AVR was formed

RUC Service Miniature Medal Campaign Instituted 5th July 1995The RUC Service Medal. Awarded to full time members of the RUC for 18 months continuous service since 1 January 1971. Following the award of the GC to the RUC in 2001 thin blue stripes were added to the edge of the ribbon to designate the award. All holders were to change to the new ribbon.