Since the hostilities of 1974

A silver rosette is worn on the riband when only the riband is worn

during the period of OP ESSENTIAL HARVEST

The Italy Star was awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces who served in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War

Structured front panels

Albert Medal (Gold) – Gallantry in Saving Life on Sea Campaign_1962 to Date Since the hostilities of 1974The Albert Medal in Gold for Gallantry in Saving Life on Sea was one of the United Kingdom's highest awards for civilian gallantry and life saving heroism. Instituted in 1866 by Queen Victoria following the death of Prince Albert, the medal was created to recognise acts of exceptional bravery undertaken to save the lives of others. The Gold Albert Medal represented the highest class of the award and was granted only in the most outstanding