General Service Medal EIIR Arabian Peninsula Category_ Miniature Campaign Medals The Most Excellent Order of

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

In this case it was awarded without the Korea Medal

This is the version awarded from 1952 to 1953

it was extended to officers of the RAF for acts of gallantry on the ground and during World War One there was provision made for officers of the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines

the Air Force Medal was awarded to non-commissioned personnel

General Service Medal EIIR Arabian Peninsula Category_ Miniature Campaign Medals The Most Excellent Order ofThe General Service Medal EIIR Arabian Peninsula, awarded for 30 days service between 1st January 1957 and 30th June 1960