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Operational Service Medal (other) , a military decoration awarded since 2016 by the Government of Ireland
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Operational Service Medal may refer to: * Operational Service Medal (Canada), a campaign medal established in 2010 * Operational Service Medal (United Kingdom), the overall name given to a group of campaign medals awarded to the British Armed Forces: ** Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan ** Operational Service Medal for the Democratic Republic of Congo ** Operational Service Medal for Sierra Leone ** Operational Service Medal Iraq and Syria * Australian Operational Service Medal, a campaign medal established in 2012 * New Zealand Operational Service Medal, a campaign medal established in 2002 * International Operational Service Medal , image = IRE Defence Forces International Operational Service Medal ribbon.png , caption = International Operational Service Medal (ribbon) , presenter = , country = , type = Wearable , eligibi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operational Service Medal (Canada)
The Operational Service Medal (french: Médaille du service opérationnel) is a campaign medal created in 2010 by the Canadian monarch- in-Council to recognize members of the Canadian Forces, allied forces, Canadian police officers, or Canadian civilians working for the Canadian Forces who had directly participated in any military campaign under Canadian or allied command. It is, within the Canadian system of honours, the lowest of the war and operational service medals. Design The Operational Service Medal is in the form of a diameter cupro-nickel disc with, on the obverse, the words ''ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'' (Latin abbreviation for: Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen) and ''CANADA'' separated by small maple leaves and surrounding an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a Canadian diadem of maple leaves and snowflakes, symbolizing her roles as both fount of honour and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces. On the reverse is a representation of the globe re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operational Service Medal (United Kingdom)
The Operational Service Medal (OSM) is the overall name given to a group of campaign medals awarded by the British armed forces. Introduced in 1999 to replace the General Service Medal, the OSM features a common design for the medal itself, with each one differentiated by a distinct ribbon. As of , the Operational Service Medal has been awarded for four separate campaigns. Medal and ribbon The medal itself is circular, with an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID. DEF on the obverse. The reverse has a design featuring the Union Flag, surrounded by a circlet bearing the inscription FOR OPERATIONAL SERVICE, on top of a four pointed star representing the four cardinal points of the compass; in between the points, in line with the saltire of the Union Flag, are four coronets, representing the Crown and the three armed services - Royal (top left), Naval (Royal Navy, top right), Mural (British Army, bottom left), and Astral (Royal Air Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operational Service Medal For Afghanistan
The Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan is a campaign medal previously awarded by the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom for service by British Armed Forces personnel in support of the post-2001 Afghan War. Operational Service Medal The Operational Service Medal (OSM) was established in 1999 to replace the General Service Medal (1962) for all new operations. A separate medal of the same design is awarded for each campaign, differentiated by a distinct ribbon. It has been awarded for four separate campaigns: *Afghanistan (September 2001 – August 2021) * Sierra Leone (May 2000 – July 2002) * Democratic Republic of Congo (June – September 2003) * Iraq and Syria (''Dates to be confirmed'') From 2008, British service personnel could receive the General Service Medal (2008) for participation in smaller operations that do not justify the award of the Operational Service Medal. Medal The medal is silver and circular in shape and designed as follows: * The obverse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operational Service Medal For The Democratic Republic Of Congo
The Operational Service Medal for the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a British armed forces campaign medal, awarded mostly to military personnel who served between 14 June and 10 September 2003 on Operation Coral. Operational Service Medal The Operational Service Medal (OSM) was established in 1999 to replace the General Service Medal (1962) for all new operations. A separate medal of the same design is awarded for each campaign, differentiated by a distinct ribbon. It has been awarded for four separate campaigns: * Afghanistan (from 11 September 2001) * Sierra Leone (May 2000 – July 2002) *Democratic Republic of Congo (June – September 2003) * Iraq and Syria (''Dates to be confirmed'') From 2008, British service personnel could receive the General Service Medal (2008) for participation in smaller operations that do not justify the award of the Operational Service Medal. Medal The Operational Service Medal for the Democratic Republic of Congo is silver and circula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operational Service Medal For Sierra Leone
The Operational Service Medal for Sierra Leone is a campaign medal established in 2000 by the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom for participation in the British military intervention during and after the Sierra Leone Civil War, from May 2000 to July 2002. Operational Service Medal The Operational Service Medal (OSM) was established in 1999 to replace the General Service Medal (1962) for all new operations. A separate medal of the same design is awarded for each campaign, differentiated by a distinct ribbon. It has been awarded for four separate campaigns: * Afghanistan (from 11 September 2001) *Sierra Leone (May 2000 – July 2002) * Democratic Republic of Congo (June – September 2003) * Iraq and Syria (''Dates to be confirmed'') From 2008, British service personnel could receive the General Service Medal (2008) for participation in smaller operations that do not justify the award of the Operational Service Medal. Medal The Operational Service Medal for Sierra Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operational Service Medal Iraq And Syria
The Operational Service Medal Iraq and Syria or Operation Shader Medal is a British armed forces campaign medal, awarded mostly to military personnel who served in the operational area of, or in support of Operation Shader. The medal was first announced by former Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon on 19 September 2017. It was first awarded, to service personnel, on 18 July 2018 in London by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson. This Operational Service Medal is the first medal of the contemporary era to be awarded to individuals who served outside of the operational area, reflecting the changing nature of warfare. Operational Service Medal The Operational Service Medal (OSM) was established in 1999 to replace the General Service Medal (1962) for all new operations. A separate medal of the same design is awarded for each campaign, differentiated by a distinct ribbon. Prior to its most recent version, the medal has been awarded for three separate campaigns: * Afghanistan (from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Operational Service Medal
The Australian Operational Service Medal is a campaign medal established on 22 May 2012 to recognise service by Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel on designated hazardous operations. It may also be awarded to civilians who serve alongside the ADF on designated operations under specific conditions. It replaces the Australian Active Service Medal and Australian Service Medal for future ADF operations. The medal is issued to military personnel with a different ribbon for each designated operation. When issued to civilians, a standard ribbon is issued with clasps issued for each designated operation. Overview The Australian Operational Service Medal is a campaign medal established by Royal Letters Patent on 22 May 2012. This campaign medal was instituted as a replacement for future issues of the Australian Active Service Medal and Australian Service Medal and operational campaign medals for the Australian Defence Force, as well as to recognise the service of Defence civili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Operational Service Medal
The New Zealand Operational Service Medal (NZOSM) is a New Zealand campaign medal A campaign medal is a military decoration which is awarded to a member of an armed force who serves in a designated military operation or performs duty in a geographical theater. Campaign medals are very similar to service medals but carry a hig ... for award to New Zealanders who have served on operations since 3 September 1945. Eligibility for the NZ OSM commences the day after the final eligibility date (2 September 1945) for the 1939 - 45 New Zealand War Service Medal. The medal was instituted in 2002 to provide specific New Zealand recognition for operational service. It is awarded in addition to any New Zealand, Commonwealth or foreign campaign medal. It is awarded once only to an individual, regardless of how many times he or she has deployed on operations. Personnel and veterans who have been awarded a campaign medal for operational service since 3 September 1945 qualify for the award o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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