Megan Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks, Tony. Wonder why they are dragging their feet so much... strange to have people being awarded a medal that does not exist yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Farrell Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I think it's something to do with the tender process, i.e. the manufacture. The design, warrant and clasp criteria (to date) have all been sorted. The design is surprisingly traditional and a departure from recent design trends. It's quite Victorian in overtone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert69 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Tony, Thank you, but given the amount of info incl DINs which can be found on open source links, I'm sure if site members searched hard enough they'd find all the wanted to know about the new award. Even your modest representation of the medal ribbon should see you hauled of to the tower..! im sure all shall become clear soon enough... Bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin Mk 3 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I see that a company called Empire Medals is advertising miniatures for the GSM 2008. The five bars are: Arabian Peninsula, Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Western Africa and Southern Asia. https://www.empiremedals.com/collections/miniature-gsm-2008/gsm-2008?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%202008%20GSM%20in%20miniature&utm_content=New%202008%20GSM%20in%20miniature+CID_6ad2fbd88ddf2f59888b840211358c50&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=View%20All%202008%20GSMs%20HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 First 46 2008 GSM's issued............... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-awards-new-medal-to-46-troops On 5/31/2016 at 23:18, Odin Mk 3 said: I see that a company called Empire Medals is advertising miniatures for the GSM 2008. The five bars are: Arabian Peninsula, Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Western Africa and Southern Asia. https://www.empiremedals.com/collections/miniature-gsm-2008/gsm-2008?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%202008%20GSM%20in%20miniature&utm_content=New%202008%20GSM%20in%20miniature+CID_6ad2fbd88ddf2f59888b840211358c50&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=View%20All%202008%20GSMs%20HERE I assume this will go along with the previous GSM, whereby one with medal multiple clasps as apposed to the OSM whereby multiple medals awarded, to a single serviceman/women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricSerge Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/512070/20160331_UK_Armed_Forces_Operational_deaths_post_World_War_II.O.pdf Check page sixteen at the bottom of the Annex. Edited June 13, 2016 by EricSerge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 19 hours ago, EricSerge said: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/512070/20160331_UK_Armed_Forces_Operational_deaths_post_World_War_II.O.pdf Check page sixteen at the bottom of the Annex. Where is Op LEEWAY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 It's an EOD operation, not sure where! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricSerge Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 The new JSP 761 is out and it outlines eligible service for the GSM 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emibro Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Very interesting. I hope to see the medals on the uniforms soon... E* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racingdutch Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Spoke to the Medals Office last week. They only had 46 initially made and they were issued by SofS for Def earlier this year. They will not have anymore until next Spring. however you can buy your miniature now from many outlets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Still nothing for Op Shader I note? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 1 hour ago, bigjarofwasps said: Still nothing for Op Shader I note? Think that unlike Herrick and Telic they are going to see if we "win", having just (June) got back we will have a long wait!!! hope its ok to add this...open source http://www.ssrresourcecentre.org/2016/08/09/police-reform-in-iraq-challenges-and-lessons-learned-part-i/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 On 10/25/2016 at 16:50, dante said: Think that unlike Herrick and Telic they are going to see if we "win", having just (June) got back we will have a long wait!!! hope its ok to add this...open source http://www.ssrresourcecentre.org/2016/08/09/police-reform-in-iraq-challenges-and-lessons-learned-part-i/ Interesting concept but what about such campaigns as Northern Ireland they issued a medal for that? What happens if we don't win in Iraq/Syria will they not issue a medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 9 minutes ago, bigjarofwasps said: Interesting concept but what about such campaigns as Northern Ireland they issued a medal for that? What happens if we don't win in Iraq/Syria will they not issue a medal? Sorry just being flippant, but it is a strange state of affairs not giving a medal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just now, dante said: .............but it is a strange state of affairs not giving a medal I agree, considering it's far more higher profile than the other campaign bars issued. I wonder whether it'll have a medal in it's own right perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Here at long last is the beast, courtesy of UK Government. Edited November 20, 2016 by Megan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Not unattractive. In fact, I've seen far worse! Well doen for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emibro Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Very nice indeed!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Great info! I walked into a mini. of one of these last week and thought ...what?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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