This medal is supplied on a loose ribbon as originally awarded

Awarded less frequently than the other issues of the DSM

What was the Air Force Medal awarded for

Awarded for service from 1st March 2002 in the Afghanistan theatre of operations

the wording was amended to:

South Atlantic Full Size Medal Category_ Miniature World War II This medal is supplied onThe South Atlantic Medal was awarded for 30 days continuous or accumulated service in the South Atlantic (The Falklands War), south of 7 degrees South and north of 60 degrees South, commencing between 2nd April and 14th June 1982 and completing no later than 21st October1982.