This is a silver plated replica

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

The first awards of this MM were made during the Korean War although often awards announced in the name of The Queen resulted in a recipient recieving the medal with the head of King George VI

awarded for The qualifying time required depending on the area served is: UK - 1080 days

What does the GVI version signify

OSM Afghanistan Miniature Medal with Afghanistan Bar Please Select:Without AFGHANISTAN Bar This is a silver platedOperational Service Medal Afghanistan. Awarded for service from 1st March 2002 in the Afghanistan theatre of operations. The award of the Afghanistan Clasp signifies service during a period of conflict or in a particulally dangerous area.