OSM Miniature Medal with OPERATION PITTING Bar Cases for 5+ Medals accompanied by a lion symbolising

accompanied by a lion symbolising British strength and victory

The Distinguished Service Cross or DSC̴Ì_was originally instituted as the Conspicuous Service Cross in June 1901 for award to Warrant and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy where were ineligible for the DSO

Th ribbon has equal bands of red

Guy's Hospital Silk Tie

At the same time the period of service was reduced to 10 years

OSM Miniature Medal with OPERATION PITTING Bar Cases for 5+ Medals accompanied by a lion symbolisingService Personnel and UK civilians, who deployed to Afghanistan on Operation PITTING under the tactical command of the UK military commander, are to receive medallic recognition. Eligible personnel will receive the Operational Service Medal (OSM) Afghanistan with an OPERATION PITTING clasp. Those who have already earned the Operational Service Medal will receive the clasp only to be attached to their existing medal. To qualify for the medal and or