recognising those who fought bravely in some of the most demanding desert conditions of the conflict

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this medal represents one of the distinguished gallantry awards associated with Royal Air Force service

The MBE or The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

Royal Navy Long Service Full Size Medal GV (coinage head from 1931) Category_Long Service 2nd Awards recognising those who fought bravelyThe second of two types awarded under George V awarded form 1931