All North Atlantic Council approved NATO support activities in relation to the African Union with effect from 1 June 2008

Each medal is British made in the same historic factories that manufactured the original wartime medals

The award of the Afghanistan Clasp on the Operational Service Medal signifies service during a period of conflict or in a perticulally dangerous area

High-quality die-struck metal construction for crisp detail and lasting durability

it was designed by William Wyon

Albert Medal (Gold) – Gallantry in Saving Life on Sea Tri-Service Long Service All North Atlantic Council approvedThe Albert Medal in Gold for Gallantry in Saving Life on Sea was one of the United Kingdom's highest awards for civilian gallantry and life saving heroism. Instituted in 1866 by Queen Victoria following the death of Prince Albert, the medal was created to recognise acts of exceptional bravery undertaken to save the lives of others. The Gold Albert Medal represented the highest class of the award and was granted only in the most outstanding