professionalism and flying skill in training

A bar is distinguished by a rosette being worn on the ribbon when ribbons alone are worn

Please note that fitting of these clasps requires specialist equipment

If the medal is unsuitable

The Air Force Medal was awarded to non-commissioned members of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying Commonwealth air forces

Distinguished Service Medal EIIR Collection_Accessories professionalism and flying skill inAwarded less frequently than the other issues of the DSM, this award was discontinued in 1993 following the review of the honours system and replaced with the Distinguished Service Cross