The red is worn nearest to the centre of the chest

whichever is later

awarded for 1 days service between 27th September 1945 and 30th June 1948

Instituted on 25th March 1916 for rewarding acts of bravery not sufficient to merit the award of the DCM

Following reforms in 1993

EFFICIENCY DECORATION Post 1982 Category_ Miniature World War II The red is worn nearestTerritorial Decoration awarded with the green ribbon with central yellow stripe until 1982 when it was combined into a single Decoration emcompassing the AER and T&AVR, the ribbon was then standardised to half blue half green with a central yellow stripe. This can also be awarded with the HAC ribbon to members of the HAC who qualify for the award.