OSM Miniature Medal with OPERATION PITTING Bar Cases for 5+ Medals The Distinguished Service Cross or

The Distinguished Service Cross or DSC̴Ì_was originally instituted as the Conspicuous Service Cross in June 1901 for award to Warrant and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy where were ineligible for the DSO

the Burma Star stands as a proud tribute to the resilience and sacrifice of those who fought in the Far East

accompanied by a lion symbolising British strength and victory

At the same time the period of service was reduced to 10 years

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee

OSM Miniature Medal with OPERATION PITTING Bar Cases for 5+ Medals The Distinguished Service Cross orService Personnel and UK civilians, who deployed to Afghanistan on Operation PITTING under the tactical command of the UK military commander, are to receive medallic recognition. Eligible personnel will receive the Operational Service Medal (OSM) Afghanistan with an OPERATION PITTING clasp. Those who have already earned the Operational Service Medal will receive the clasp only to be attached to their existing medal. To qualify for the medal and or