Please note that fitting of these clasps requires specialist equipment

Awarded for acts of heroism and courage in extreme danger

Subsequent awards of the Air Force Cross are denoted by a bar attached to the ribbon

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Military Cross (for exemplary gallantry on land) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

If the medal is unsuitable

Distinguished Service Medal EIIR Collection_Accessories Please note that fitting ofAwarded less frequently than the other issues of the DSM, this award was discontinued in 1993 following the review of the honours system and replaced with the Distinguished Service Cross