The General Service Medal (1918-1962) is a prestigious military service medal awarded for participation in various campaigns. Add the required clasp to your cart. Read more..
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The General Service Medal (1918-1962), often known as the GSM, was a military service medal of the United Kingdom established to recognise service in minor army and air force operations for which no other specific campaign medal was instituted. While this description is specific to the UK, many Commonwealth countries, including Australia, have their own versions of a General Service Medal with similar criteria.
Eligibility
The GSM was awarded to personnel of the armed forces and other qualifying organisations who participated in specified military campaigns during the time frame of 1918 to 1962. Each campaign was recognised by a distinct clasp to the medal ribbon, indicating the particular operation for which the medal was awarded.
Clasps
The following clasps were awarded for the GSM 1918-62:
Design
The GSM (1918-1962) typically featured the effigy of the reigning monarch at the time of issue on the obverse. The reverse bears a standing figure of Victory, holding a trident and a wreath. Before Victory is a winged sun above a sword with the tip pointing downwards.
Ribbon
The ribbon was often purple with a green central stripe, but variations existed depending on the specific issue and period.
