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

the Military Cross was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army who were ineligible (on account of their rank) for the Distinguished Service Order

Presented ready for mounting or display

as well as for members of the armed forces in actions for which purely military honours would not normally be granted

awarded for 1 days service between 31st October and 22nd December 1956

EFFICIENCY DECORATION 69 82 Miniature WITH HAC RIBBON Collection_Accessories In the Merchant Navy theAwarded to officers of the Territorial & Army Volunteer Reserve between 1969 and 1982, with the usual qualifying period of 12 years. This is the award with the ribbon as worn by members of the Honourable Artillery Company.