Operation Unified Protector is one of the most successful in NATO history

the DFM was discontinued and the DFC became available to all ranks of all services for exemplary gallantry in the air in presence of the enemy

It is at the same level as the Queen̥s Gallantry Medal

In June 1916 it was extended to women - two such awards being made for the Easter rising in Dublin that same year

Medal frame for 5 medals and inscription

NATO Balkans Full Size Medal Category_Orders & Decorations Operation Unified Protector is oneThe current medal for service with NATO in the Balkans. Awarded since 2011, this has the standard Non Article 5 ribbon with a new clasp BALKANS.