If you are unsure as to wether your medal is suitable

What is the Air Force Cross awarded for

prior to the D-Day landings

This medal replaced the earlier India General Service Medal which had covered the campaigns from 1854

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

General Service Medal Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-56 Miniature Decorations If you are unsure asIssued to Australian personnel for 180 days aggregate service between 3rd September 1945 and 10th November 1956 in the following: Soloman Islands (Australian Mandate and British Protectorate) New Guinea (Trust Territory) Papua