The MBE: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Eligible personnel included members of:

Should the qualifying period be cut short due to injury or death

Officers and other ranks of the United Kingdom Land Forces who had 14 days or more continuous service in the operational area and were on the posted or attached strength of any unit serving in the South Arabian Federation

The rim of the medal is slightly convex - this also indicates that it is a cast medal & not a die-struck medal

OBE Civilian Category_Orders & Decorations The MBE: Member of theThe OBE or Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. This is the 2nd type OBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date. The Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award. There are five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: The GBE: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the