The General Service Medal 1962 - 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'Gulf') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have been awarded on one medal

The 30 days' service does not have to be composed of consecutive days

This medal is supplied on a loose ribbon as originally awarded

The nickname remains widely used by collectors

both dates inclusive

Distinguished Service Cross GVI Category_World War I The General Service Medal 1962The Distinguished Service Cross or DSC originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross (renamed in 1914) and was awarded across all ranks of the Royal Navy. Army and RAF Officers serving aboard navel vessels were included from 1940. Officers of the Merchant Navy were also included from 1931. The lower limb of the medal is engraved with the year of issue and subsequent awards are denoted by adding a 2nd award bar to the ribbon. The GVI issue of this