Following the 1993 review

during the period prior to OP ESSENTIAL HARVEST and between

Just 259 medals were awarded for World War Two

The medal was awarded for a minimum of 21 days' continuous service or 30 days' accumulated service within the operational area

The qualifying periods are those individuals who served thirty days continuous or accumulated service as part of an element of the Standing Naval Force (SNF) operating in the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea and in the air space above it commencing the 26 October 2001 and terminating at date to be determined

1st The Royal Dragoons Silk Tie RAF Long Service Following the 1993 review1st Kings Dragoon Guards Silk Tie