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

In the Merchant Navy the requirement was that the 28 days should have been served at sea

Each plaque was accompanied by a Memorial Scroll bearing the name of the fallen serviceman or woman and a message from King George V

Bars are awarded for each additional period of 720 days

Awarded for accumulated service of 30 days or more

GSM Cyprus 63-64 Full Size Clasp UN Although the awards have beenAwarded for 30 days service in Cyprus between_ 21st December 1963 and 26th March 1964 inclusive.