accompanied by a lion symbolising British strength and victory

Prior to this change

The miniature Military Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN

DCM and the DSO (when this was awarded for gallantry)

The nickname remains widely used by collectors

GSM 2008 Northern Africa Clasp Larger Medal Cases accompanied by a lion symbolisingGSM 2008 (clasp only) Northern Africa Awarded as follows; OP DEFERENCE_ 1 day for ground operations, 1 operational air sortie, 1 day alongside for a Navy Vessel or 10 days continuous service in the Joint Area of Operations between 21st February to 22nd March 2011. OP VOCATE_ _45 days continuous or 60 days accumulated from 11th November 2011.