Mervyn Mitton Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 We don't seem to see many of the more modern British Groups on the Forum - so, I was pleased when this very nice group of three came-in. .......................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2013/post-6209-0-39125600-1366119696.jpgclick........................ The Operational Service medal is on the left - in the centre is the Award for H.M. The Queen's 50th Anniversary. This was issued in 2002 - unnamed. The third one is the NATO medal - the bar marking service in Former Yugoslavia. The Operational Service medal is the important one - it was issued for Service in Afghanistan - Sierra Leone - and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The only way to distinguish which area is by the border of the ribbon. With this one having Buff we know he served in Afghanistan. This campaign started in 2001 - and he would have received the Ann. Medal in 2002. I haven't had time to do any research - help is always appreciated from the experts - however, I will have his papers drawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mervyn Mitton Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 The following editorial excerpts are taken from The Medal Yearbook and Full Acknowledgement is given to them. I have always recommended this valuable reference book to medal collectors. The first covers the background to the Operational Service Medal - the next will cover the NATO Medal. ......................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2013/post-6209-0-51469800-1366120527.jpgclick.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rory Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Very nice indeed Mervin. As you say it's not often that these are found in our neck of the woods. Is the OSM named? If so is it to an Officer or OR and what is the regiment or Corps the medal is to? Regards Rory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mervyn Mitton Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 This presentation flask - made of pewter and shaped to go in a hip pocket - came with the medals. Named and with the crest of his Squadron - dated 1996. He was either re-assigned, or perhaps promoted. ......................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2013/post-6209-0-62725100-1366121720.jpgclick....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ulsterman Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilco Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) His Squadron - 54(F) - was operating the Jaguar GR1 in the period he was serving with them, in the ground attack role. In this period the Squadron had aircraft operating out of Gioia del Colle in Italy over the FRY. Bill Edited April 17, 2013 by Bilco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 That is another great set Mervyn. Are these modern British groupings popular? I remember that not too long ago, the British Iraqi Service Medal was going for a very high price(named of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B 1812 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yes, it is more ot less true that "modern' groups are like hen's teeth........ Here's one that recently joined my collection........ Royal Gurkha Rifles Sgt. Krishkumar Rai. And, I managed to find a PHOTO of the Rai brothers of the RGR on the web............. As I said before....... diligent research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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