GSM 2008 Eastern Africa ClaspGSM 2008 (clasp only) Eastern Africa Awarded with the 2008 GSM as follows; OP PRESIDIUM 45 days continuous or 60 days accumulated from 10th February 2010 OP MODEST 45 days continuous or 60 days accumulated from 24th January 2013 OP BACKWELL 45 days continuous or 60 days accumulated from 20th April 2012

An Officer shall be eligible for the award of the Clasp if 22 or more of the 30 years of his or her service has been in the ranks and provided that the other requirements have again been met

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the British honours system removed many rank-based distinctions

Bars were awarded for further 15 years service

In 1993 the award was made eligible to all ranks following the honours system review and the abolishing of the DSM

Eligibility Criteria:

Prior to the introduction of this medal

The equivalent award for the other ranks for gallantry at sea in presence of the enemy was the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) which had been instituted in 1914 and

The first of four general service medals that would cover minor campaigns in India

Pacific Star Medal (Replica)

The Air Crew Europe Star was awarded to British and Commonwealth airmen who took part in operational flying over Europe during the Second World War

Established on 8 August 1902 by King Edward VII