Operational Service Medal (OSM) - Op Shader with Iraq/Syria Clasp Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct Instituted in 1962 to replace

Instituted in 1962 to replace the separate Naval GSM & RAF/ARMY GSM

Introduced in 1830 and awarded for 21 years service in the infantry or 24 years service in the cavalry until 1870 when the period was reduced to 18 years

the medal recognised members of the Territorial Force and Territorial Force Nursing Service who volunteered for overseas service at the beginning of the First World War and subsequently served outside the United Kingdom

Following the 1993 review the MM was discontinued and the MC became available to all ranks of all services for exemplary gallantry on land in presence of the enemy

engaged in operations

Operational Service Medal (OSM) - Op Shader with Iraq/Syria Clasp Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct Instituted in 1962 to replaceOperational Service medal in Iraq and Syria The Operational Service Medal (OSM) Iraq and Syria is awarded to personnel who completed operational service in or over the landmass of Iraq and Syria, or provided a significant and direct contribution outside of Iraq and Syria, to Operation SHADER since 9 August 2014. To qualify for this Operational Service Medal without clasp Iraq and Syria you must have either: 30 days continuous or 45 days cumulative