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UK/SC/6561 Issue 01 15 July 2010

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Technical Specification for MEDAL RIBBONS

Defence Clothing

PROPERTY OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE


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PREFACE

TABLE 1 – PRODUCT LIST

Item Name MEDAL RIBBONS

Development File No. DCIPT/CST/NR/15/08

Product Support File No.

NATO Stock No. Description Pattern No.

8455-99-052-2380 United Nations Assistant Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR) Medal Ribbon 28963

8455-99-122-9209 Efficiency Decoration Medal Ribbon, Officers 20166

8455-99-122-9210 Efficiency Medal Ribbon, Other Ranks 20167

8455-99-122-9381 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal Ribbon 20175

8455-99-122-9382 Burma Star Medal Ribbon 20174A

8455-99-122-9383 GSM 1962 Medal Ribbon 20176

8455-99-125-2137 Air Efficiency Award Medal Ribbon 35/R/158A

8455-99-125-2210 Fire Brigade LS & GC Medal Ribbon 35/R/1034

8455-99-127-3624 Queens Golden Jubilee Medal Ribbon 29441

8455-99-130-3499 South Atlantic Medal Ribbon 22511

8455-99-130-5312 Ulster Defence Regiment LS & GC Medal Ribbon

22669

8455-99-130-5313 Ulster Defence Regiment Medal Ribbon 22670

8455-99-132-0525 Zimbabwe Independence Medal Ribbon 22867

8455-99-132-0919 French Croix De Guerre 1939-45 Medal Ribbon 22916

8455-99-132-1523 Gulf Medal 1990-91 Medal Ribbon 24227

8455-99-135-1685 War Medal 1939-45 Medal Ribbon 20210A

8455-99-135-1687 France & Germany Star Medal Ribbon 20212A

8455-99-135-1688 Army LS & GC Medal Ribbon 20213

8455-99-135-1689 RN LS & GC Medal Ribbon 20214

8455-99-135-3333 Cadet Force Medal Ribbon 20237

8455-99-135-3334 Efficiency Medal HAC Medal Ribbon 20238

8455-99-135-3335 UN Congo (ONUC) Medal Ribbon 20239

8455-99-135-4995 UN Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP) Medal Ribbon 20277

8455-99-135-6243 Kenya Campaign NE Kenya Medal Ribbon 20303A

8455-99-135-6555 Police LS & GC Medal Ribbon 20289


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TABLE 1 – PRODUCT LIST (CONTINUED) NATO Stock No. Description Pattern No. 8455-99-135-6895 Royal Observer Corps Medal Ribbon 35/R/1653

8455-99-135-8481 Malayan General Service Medal Ribbon 20341

8455-99-135-9344 French Croix De Guerre 1914-18 Medal Ribbon 20375

8455-99-136-2692 RAF LS & GC Medal Ribbon 35/R/1920

8455-99-136-3321 Queens Champion Shot Army Medal Ribbon 20703

8455-99-136-3322 Royal Victorian Order Medal Ribbon 20776

8455-99-136-3671 Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon 20529

8455-99-136-4995 George Medal, Medal Ribbon 21872

8455-99-136-5806 General Service Medal Ribbon 20562A

8455-99-137-0170 Order of St John of Jerusalem Medal Ribbon 20701A

8455-99-137-1716 Fire Brigade LS & GC Medal Ribbon 20775

8455-99-137-3893 OBE,MBE,CBE (Military Division) Medal Ribbon 20899

8455-99-137-4595 OBE,MBE,CBE (Civil Division) Medal Ribbon 20927

8455-99-137-4596 British Empire (Military Division) Medal Ribbon 20926A

8455-99-137-8536 Queens Gallantry Medal, Medal Ribbon 21060

8455-99-138-0676 Companion of the Bath Medal Ribbon 21175

8455-99-138-3958 Queens Champion Shot RAF Medal Ribbon 35/R/1908A

8455-99-138-5840 Air Force Cross Medal Ribbon 35/R/1834

8455-99-138-7070 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 Medal Ribbon

21364

8455-99-176-7880 European Security & Defence Policy Medal (ESDP) Medal Ribbon

D00981

8455-99-219-5175 Bosnia (IFOR Implementation) Medal Ribbon 28966

8455-99-242-9055 OSM Democratic Republic Of Congo Medal Ribbon

NWT0005A

8455-99-306-3167 NI Home Service Medal Ribbon 28968

8455-99-358-0144 Conspicuous Gallantry Cross Medal Ribbon D00814

8455-99-382-4227 OSM Afghanistan (OP Veritas) Medal Ribbon D00268A

8455-99-432-8586 UN (MINURSO) Military Observer Group Medal Ribbon 28961

8455-99-466-3063 Air Force Medal, Medal Ribbon 2108A

8455-99-466-3064 Distinguished Flying Cross, Medal Ribbon 2110

8455-99-466-3065 Distinguished Flying Medal RAF, Medal Ribbon 2114

8455-99-549-2774 Royal Fleet Auxiliary Medal, Medal Ribbon 29424


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TABLE 1 – PRODUCT LIST (CONTINUED) NATO Stock No. Description Pattern No.

8455-99-549-3759 UN Iraq Kuwait Observation Mission (UNIKOM) Medal Ribbon

28962

8455-99-577-1843 UN Special Support Services Medal (UNSSM), Medal Ribbon

NWT0002A

8455-99-577-1844 Iraq Awards Telic Medal Ribbon NWT0003A

8455-99-601-8294 NATO FYROM Macedonia Medal Ribbon 29500

8455-99-601-8295 UN Missions in East Timor (UNAMET) Medal Ribbon 29501B

8455-99-611-7649 UN Missions in Ethiopia & Eritrea (UNMEE) Medal Ribbon NWT0004A

8455-99-613-3295 Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal Ribbon NWT0007A

8455-99-623-6916 Queens Volunteer Reserve Medal, Medal Ribbon 29149

8455-99-647-9858 Volunteer Reserve Services Medal Ribbon 29150

8455-99-660-6300 UN Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Yugoslavia and Bosnia Medal Ribbon 27572

8455-99-663-9615 UN Observer Missions in Georgia (UNOMIG) Medal Ribbon 28959

8455-99-664-7002 UN Transitional Assistance Group (UNTAG) Namibia Medal Ribbon 24214

8455-99-702-5955 UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) Medal Ribbon 28967

8455-99-761-0026 NATO Awards Kosovo Medal Ribbon 29247

8455-99-764-3725 NATO Balkans Non Article 5 Medal Ribbon D00277

8455-99-846-9372 UN Observer Mission Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) Medal Ribbon D00840

8455-99-869-1712 Accumulated Campaign Service Medal, Medal Ribbon 9554A

8455-99-902-2435 Operational Service Medal Sierra Leone Medal Ribbon D00055A

8455-99-909-6237 ECMM (Euro Community Monitoring Medal) (Former Yugoslavia) Medal Ribbon 28960

8455-99-917-6262 UN Angola Verification Missions (UNAVEM) Medal Ribbon 28965

8455-99-926-7871 Award Queens Medal for Champion Shot of RN & RM D00953

8455-99-957-6936 UN Advanced Mission in Cambodia (UNAMIC) Medal Ribbon 28964

8455-99-973-1017 Africa General Service Medal Ribbon 7567

8455-99-973-1023 Army Emergency Reserve Medal Ribbon 15648

8455-99-973-1028 Belgian Croix De Guerre 1918 Medal Ribbon 22593

8455-99-973-1029 Belgian Croix De Guerre 1940 Medal Ribbon 21945


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TABLE 1 – PRODUCT LIST (CONTINUED) NATO Stock No. Description Pattern No.

8455-99-973-1035 British Empire Medal (Civil Division) Medal Ribbon

S/2158

8455-99-973-1036 British War Medal 1914-18 , Medal Ribbon 21818

8455-99-973-1041 Companion of The Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) 9804A

8455-99-973-1042 Companion of the Order of St Michael & St George (CMG) Medal Ribbon 21943

8455-99-973-1048 Distinguished Conduct Medal, Medal Ribbon 22041

8455-99-973-1049 Distinguished Service Order Medal Ribbon NWT0001A

8455-99-973-1051 Efficiency Decoration TA Officers (1982) Medal Ribbon 22736

8455-99-973-1052 TA Soldiers (1982) Medal Ribbon 22737

8455-99-973-1054 Efficiency Army Emergency Reserve Medal Ribbon 15919

8455-99-973-1062 George Cross Medal Ribbon 11690

8455-99-973-1071 Indian Independence Medal, Medal Ribbon 14193

8455-99-973-1075 King George V Silver Jubilee Medal Ribbon 10825

8455-99-973-1076 King George VI Coronation 1937 Medal Ribbon 23120

8455-99-973-1077 Korea Medal Ribbon 14705A

8455-99-973-1081 Permanent Forces of Dominions & Colonies Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Ribbon 21944

8455-99-973-1084 Military Cross Medal Ribbon 8368

8455-99-973-1085 Military Medal, Medal Ribbon 8745

8455-99-973-1086 Naval General Service Medal, Medal Ribbon 22206

8455-99-973-1087 Order of British India 1st Class Medal Ribbon 8517

8455-99-973-1094 Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) Medal Ribbon 21816

8455-99-973-1098 Royal Red Cross Medal Ribbon 9386

8455-99-973-1102 1939-45 Star Medal Ribbon 23131

8455-99-973-1108 Victoria Cross Medal Ribbon 8542

8455-99-973-1112 West African Frontier Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Ribbon 5969A

8455-99-977-7705 Rhodesia Medal Ribbon 22244


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Any colour shown in this document is for representation and must not be used for colour matching

IPR STATEMENT

This specification contains information which is proprietary to the Secretary of State for Defence and shall remain the property of the Secretary of State. It is issued in strict confidence and must not be seen by any unauthorised person. The specification is supplied solely for the purpose of Information/Tender/Contract and shall not be copied or reproduced or used for any other purpose whatsoever without the express prior written permission of the Secretary of State as represented by the Intellectual property rights group.

Technical data in this document refers to the edition current at the date of tender or contract unless otherwise stated

CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED


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TABLE 2 – ISSUE RECORD

Issue No. Comments Issue Date

1 UK/SC/6561 supersedes Def Stan 84-33 15 July 2010


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PART 1

1. THE PRODUCT

a. Use of the Product.

Medal ribbons are decorative woven ribbons. The different patterns distinguish the various awards and are worn on the left breast, in sequence, with the senior ribbon nearest the lapel.

Figure 1 shows the medal ribbons being worn in rows for normal duties and complete with medals for ceremonial duties.

“The object of giving medals, stars and ribbons is to give pride and pleasure to those who have deserved them.”

Winston Churchill (Prime Minister) – 22 March 1944

FIGURE 1


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TABLE 3 – RELATED SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS

Specification/Document Detail

BS EN ISO 105 Part B02

Part X12 Part E01

Textiles. Tests for colour fastness Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading - lamp test Colour fastness to rubbing Colour fastness to water

BS 1625 (Part 6) Woven Cotton Tapes, Light, Medium and Heavy Qualities

2. PATTERNS

a. Master Patterns. The DC holds a Master Pattern for this product. Potential contractors may view the pattern on site by arrangement with the DC Commercial Department

b. Standard Patterns. A Standard Pattern may be obtained from the DC Technical Information Office and may be used to provide the criteria for all materials, components and manufacturing features not fully defined in this specification


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PART 2

3. PRODUCT DESIGN

a. Product Description A medal ribbon is a woven narrow fabric with selvedges. Designs vary according to the award, but vertical stripes (warp direction) are the most common.

TABLE 4 – PRODUCT COMPONENTS

4.1 Yarns & Threads

1. Warp yarns - Unless otherwise defined in the data sheets, the ribbons shall be woven from continuous multi- filament viscose or nylon warp yarns. Type 1 Ribbons - Nominal 2 fold 67 decitex (2 fold 149Nm Metric), Type 2 Ribbons - Nominal 2 fold 110 decitex (2 fold 91Nm Metric).

2. Weft yarns may be continuous multi-filament viscose, 2 fold cotton or 2 fold cotton/viscose blend, or an approved alternative

3. Locking (catch) threads – continuous multi filament polyester, or an approved alternative

4. The contractor is responsible for using such counts or thicknesses of yarns as will produce a medal ribbon to match the standard patterns

5. All coloured yarns used in the manufacture of these items are to be of equal quality to those used in the standard pattern, and meet the test requirements of: Table 6 colour fastness. The warp and weft yarns are to be coloured, such that, when woven, they produce shades which closely match the standard pattern. In some cases it will be acceptable to use alternating pairs of warp threads of different shades in order to produce a good colour match.


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TABLE 5 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION

5.1 Weaving 1. All ribbons for which the Standard Patterns lie within the range 30 – 34mm shall be woven at 32mm; other ribbons shall be manufactured to the width of the respective Standard Patterns

2. Use Type 1 or Type 2 ribbon to best match that of the finish required of the Standard Pattern.

3. The ribbons shall be uniformly woven, free from defects and identical in design and weave to the relevant Standard Pattern. Selvedges shall be firm, straight and constructed as in the Standard Pattern

4. The warp yarns shall adequately cover the weft and on handling the completed ribbon, there shall be no slippage of warp to expose the weft

5. If the ribbon is woven on a shuttleless loom, the number of picks per cm specified in Table 7 shall be doubled, with two picks weaving as one and with a corresponding halving of the mass per unit length of the weft yarns. The picks shall be interlocked at or near the selvedge by means of additional locking (catch) thread; the mode of interlacing these with the weft yarn shall be such that locking (catch) threads cannot be pulled out of the body of the ribbon and continuous unravelling of the selvedge cannot occur in the event of a breakdown of the locking (catch) threads

6. The physical properties of the ribbons shall conform to the requirements of Table 7

5.2 Plain Weave Structure

x

x

X denotes warp lifted

5.3 Finishing The shade, finish and overall appearance shall be uniform throughout to match the appropriate Standard Pattern, with colour fastness ratings as specified in Table 6


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TABLE 5 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION (CONTINUATION)

5.4 Special Finishing

Moiré finish – After weaving the ribbon is subjected to heat and heavy pressure by rollers, imparting a watered or rippled appearance on the surface of the fabric

Used in Pattern Numbers:

22511, 22916, 20303, 20375, 20701A, D00981,

28966, 29424, 22593, 21954, 21943, 8368


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TABLE 6 – COLOUR FASTNESS REQUIREMENTS

Minimum ratings for all medal ribbons unless otherwise stated in the tender or contract

Method of Test – BS EN ISO 105

Part B02 Part E01

Water Light

Colour change Staining Wood

5 4 4

TABLE 7 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Method of Test – BS 1625

Part 6

Construction

Ends/cm Picks/cm

Mass (grams) per

25m of 32mm width

ribbon *

Length of roll

Type 1 110 +/-4 12.5 to 14.0 200 +/-15 25 +/-1m

Type 2 80 +/-3 12.5 to 14.0 230 +/-15 25 +/-1m

* The mass per 25m specified above is for ribbons 32mm wide. The value for other widths shall be in proportion

Note: The medal ribbons shall be of either Type 1 or Type 2 construction or an approved alternative.


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4. LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

A ticket shall be attached to each roll bearing the following information:

• Contract number • Year of manufacture • Length of roll • NATO Stock Number • Item description • And any other markings required by the contract or order

TABLE 8 – SPECIMEN LABELLING

Contract Number Year of Manufacture NSN Item Description Length of roll

5. PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

Unless otherwise stated in the contract or order the ribbons shall be delivered in rolls up to a maximum of 25m each. Each roll shall be labeled as per the labeling requirements and be sealed in a clear polythene bag to keep the ribbon clean whilst in storage. All other packaging requirements shall comply with the details in the contract or order.


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PART 3

5. DATA SHEETS

a. The following section contains data sheets listing bill of materials, manufacturing information, dimensions and images for each medal ribbon. NSN listed in table 1.

b. Relevant Standard Patterns are to be used to govern shade, all shades

depicted on data sheets are for guidance only.


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NSN 8455-99-052-2380 Pattern No. 28963

Description United Nations Assistant Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded For United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda (1993 - 1996)

DETAIL

Stripe Dimensions (mm)

left to right

Red Green Black White Lt. Blue White Black Green Red

4.5 4 4 1 8 1 4 4

4.5

Total 35

BILL OF MATERIALS Ribbon Warp • Warp material – see table 4.1.1 & 4.1.2

Warp Colours • Red

• Green

• Black

• White

• Lt. Blue

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, red Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4

MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Ribbon Width • 35mm

Warp Ends • See table 7

Weft Picks • Weft picks - 12.5 to 14 double picks per 10mm

Ribbon Weave • Plain Weave - See Table 5.2

Special finishing • None


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NSN 8455-99-122-9209 Pattern No. 20166

Description Efficiency Decoration Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Territorial Army (UK), Indian Volunteer Forces, Colonial Auxiliary Forces, Officers

DETAIL Stripe Dimensions (mm) left to right

Blue Yellow Green

15.5 7

15.5

Total 38


Warp Colours • Blue

• Yellow

• Green

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, green Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







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NSN 8455-99-122-9210 Pattern No. 20167

Description Efficiency Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Territorial Army (UK), Indian Volunteer Forces, Colonial Auxiliary Forces, Other Ranks

DETAIL Stripe

Dimensions (mm) left to right

Left to Right Yellow Blue Green Yellow

3 13 13 3

Total 32


Warp Colours • Yellow

• Blue

• Green








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NSN 8455-99-122-9381 Pattern No. 20175

Description Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded Allocated to Commonwealth countries and Crown dependencies DETAIL


left to right White Red Blue Red Blue Red White

2 10 3 2 3

10 2

Total 32


Warp Colours • White

• Red

• Blue

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, white Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







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NSN 8455-99-122-9382 Pattern No. 20174A

Description Burma Star Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British and Commonwealth forces – Burma 1941-45

DETAIL Stripe


Blue Orange Blue Red Blue Orange Blue

3.7 3.7 3.7 10

3.7 3.7 3.7

Total 32


Warp Colours • Dk Blue

• Orange

• Red








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NSN 8455-99-122-9383 Pattern No. 20176

Description General Service Medal 1962 Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force

DETAIL Stripe


Green Purple Green

5.5 21

5.5

Total 32


Warp Colours • Green

• Purple








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NSN 8455-99-125-2137 Pattern No. 35/R/158A

Description Air Efficiency Award Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded For 10 years efficient service in the Auxiliary and Volunteer Air Forces of the UK and Commonwealth

DETAIL Stripe


Green Lt Blue Green Lt Blue Green

14.5 4 3 4

14.5

Total 40


Warp Colours • Dk Green

• White








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NSN 8455-99-125-2210 Pattern No. 35/R/1034

Description Fire Brigade LS & GC Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded For 20 years exemplary service in the Fire Services

DETAIL Stripe


Yellow Red Yellow Red Yellow Red Yellow

2.5 2.5 2.5 17

2.5 2.5 2.5

Total 32



• Red

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.4, yellow Locking Thread • See table 4.1.5







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NSN 8455-99-127-3624 Pattern No. 29441

Description Queens Golden Jubilee Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Regular, Reserve and Cadet forces with 5 years reckonable service on 6 February 2002

DETAIL Stripe


Red Blue White Red White Blue Red

2 10 3 2 3

10 2

Total 32



• Blue

• White








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NSN 8455-99-130-3499 Pattern No. 22511

Description South Atlantic Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British forces taking part in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia operations 1982

DETAIL Stripe


Colours merge

Total 32

BILL OF MATERIALS

Ribbon Warp • Warp material – see table 4.1.1 & 4.1.2 Warp Colours • Blues blue

• White

• Greens






Special finishing • Moiré finish, see Table 5.4


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NSN 8455-99-130-5312 Pattern No. 22669

Description Ulster Defence Regiment LS & GC Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Personnel of the Ulster Defence Regiment for 15 years exemplary service after 1 April 1970

DETAIL Stripe


White Purple Green Purple White

3.5 11 3

11 3.5

Total 32



• Purple plum

• Green lt green

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, plum Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







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NSN 8455-99-130-5313 Pattern No. 22670

Description Ulster Defence Regiment Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To part time officers and men of the Ulster Defence Regiment with 12 years continuous service since 1 April 1970

DETAIL Stripe


Green Red Yellow Red Green

11 2 6 2

11

Total 32



• Red

• Yellow








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NSN 8455-99-132-0525 Pattern No. 22867

Description Zimbabwe Independence Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British service personnel taking part in Zimbabwe independence services

DETAIL Stripe

Dimensions (mm) left to right Green Yellow Orange Black Orange Yellow Green

6 5 5 6 5 5 6

Total 38



• Yellow

• Red

• Black








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NSN 8455-99-132-0919 Pattern No. 22916

Description French Croix De Guerre 1939-45 Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To French, and foreign soldiers fighting along with France, in WW2 for combat heroism meriting mention in despatches (Croix De Guerre is French for "Cross of War")

DETAIL Stripe


Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Green Red

8.5 4.5

1 4.5

1 4.5

1 4.5 8.5

Total 38



• Green








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NSN 8455-99-132-1523 Pattern No. 24227

Description Gulf Medal 1990-91 Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British forces for service in the Middle East

DETAIL Stripe


Dk Blue Red Lt Blue Orange Lt Blue Red Dk Blue

3 3 3

14 3 3 3

Total 32



• Red

• Lt Blue

• Orange








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NSN 8455-99-135-1685 Pattern No. 20210A

Description War Medal 1939-45 Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all fulltime personnel of the British and Commonwealth forces serving in WW2

DETAIL Stripe


Red Blue White Red White Blue Red

7 6 2 2 2 6 7

Total 32



• Blue

• White








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NSN 8455-99-135-1687 Pattern No. 20212A

Description France & Germany Star Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British and Commonwealth forces for service in France, Belgium, the Netherlands or Germany (June 1944 to May 1945)

DETAIL Stripe


Blue White Red White Blue

6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4

Total 32



• White

• Red








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NSN 8455-99-135-1688 Pattern No. 20213

Description Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Army personnel for Long Service and good conduct

DETAIL Stripe


White Purple White

3.5 25

3.5

Total 32



• Purple








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NSN 8455-99-135-1689 Pattern No. 20214

Description RN LS & GC Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Royal Navy personnel for long service and good conduct

DETAIL Stripe


White Dk Blue White

6.5 19

6.5

Total 32



• Blue

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, blue Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







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NSN 8455-99-135-3333 Pattern No. 20237

Description Cadet Force Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To commissioned officers and adult NCOs for 12 years service in the Cadet Forces

DETAIL Stripe


Yellow Blue Red Green Red Lt Blue Yellow

5 3

1.5 13

1.5 3 5

Total 32



• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Lt Blue








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NSN 8455-99-135-3334 Pattern No. 20238

Description Efficiency Medal HAC Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To members of the Honourable Artillery Company for long service and good conduct

DETAIL Stripe


Yellow Dk Blue Red Yellow

3 13 13 3

Total 32



• Dk Blue

• Red



Warp Ends • See table 7m





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NSN 8455-99-135-3335 Pattern No. 20239

Description United Nations Operation in Congo (ONUC) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To UN forces serving in Congo (1960 - 1964). Organisation des Nations Unies au Congo (ONUC)

DETAIL Stripe


Blue White Green White Blue

5.25 2

20 2

5.25

Total 34.5



• White

• Green


MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Ribbon Width • 34.5mm






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NSN 8455-99-135-4995 Pattern No. 20277

Description United Nations Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To UN forces serving in Cyprus (1964 onwards)


Lt Blue Dk Blue White Dk Blue Lt Blue

10.5 2

10 2

10.5

Total 35


Warp Colours • Lt Blue

• Dk Blue

• White

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, Lt blue Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







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NSN 8455-99-135-6243 Pattern No. 20303A

Description Kenya Campaign NE Kenya Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded For 30 days operations against Samali Shifta 12 Dec 1963 to 30 Nov 1967

DETAIL Stripe


Black Yellow Green Yellow Black

2 13 2

13 2

Total 32


Warp Colours • Black

• Yellow

• Green








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NSN 8455-99-135-6555 Pattern No. 20289

Description Police LS & GC Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded For 22 years full-time service in any UK Police Constabulary

DETAIL Stripe


White Blue White Blue White Blue White

2.5 2.5 2.5 17

2.5 2.5 2.5

Total 32



• Blue








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NSN 8455-99-135-6895 Pattern No. 35/R/1653

Description Royal Observer Corps Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To members of the Royal Observer Corps for long and satisfactory service

DETAIL Stripe


Lt blue Blue Sand Blue Lt blue

8 4 8 4 8

Total 32



• Blue

• Sand

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, Lt blue Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







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NSN 8455-99-135-8481 Pattern No. 20341

Description Malayan General Service Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded GSM for British forces operational in the Malay Peninsula – Singapore area 1964 - 1966

DETAIL Stripe


Red Black White Yellow White Black Red

9.5 2 2 8 2 2

9.5

Total 35



• Black

• White

• Yellow








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NSN 8455-99-135-9344 Pattern No. 20375

Description French Croix De Guerre 1914-18 Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To French, and foreign soldiers fighting along with France, in WW1 for gallantry meriting mention in despatches (Croix De Guerre is French for "Cross of War")


Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Green Red

1 4.5 1.8 4.5 1.8 4.5 1.8 4.5 1.8 4.5 1.8 4.5

1

Total 38



• Green








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NSN 8455-99-136-2692 Pattern No. 35/R/1920

Description RAF LS & GC Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Royal Air Force personnel for long service and good conduct

DETAIL Stripe


White Dk Blue Purple White

3.5 12.5 12.5 3.5

Total 32



• Dk Blue

• Purple








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NSN 8455-99-136-3321 Pattern No. 20703

Description Queens Champion Shot Army Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded Awarded annually to the champion in the Army marksmanship contests held at Bisley

DETAIL Stripe


Dk brown Cream Dk Brown Red Dk Brown Cream Dk brown

3.5 2.5

3 14 3

2.5 3.5

Total 32


Warp Colours • Dk Brown

• Cream

• Red








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NSN 8455-99-136-3322 Pattern No. 20776

Description Royal Victorian Order Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To those below the rank of officers who perfom personal services to the sovereign or to members of the Royal Family.

DETAIL Stripe


Red White Red Blue Red White Red

2 2 2

20 2 2 2

Total 32



• White

• Blue








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NSN 8455-99-136-3671 Pattern No. 20529

Description Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Royal Navy, Marines, Army and Royal Air Force for meritorious service

DETAIL Stripe


White Purple White Purple White

3.5 11 3

11 3.5

Total 32



• Purple








of 121

NSN 8455-99-136-4995 Pattern No. 21872

Description George Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To civilians for acts of bravery, occasionally awarded to service personnel for heroism not in the face of the enemy


Red Blue Red Blue Red Blue Red Blue Red Blue Red

4.25 1.5

4 1.5

4 1.5

4 1.5

4 1.5

4.25

Total 32



• Blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-136-5806 Pattern No. 20562A

Description General Service Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British forces personnel of all services for Campaign Service

DETAIL Stripe


Purple Green Purple

11 10 11

Total 32


Warp Colours • Purple

• Green








of 121

NSN 8455-99-137-0170 Pattern No. 20701A

Description Order of St John of Jerusalem Medal Ribbon

Badges Awarded To members of The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem

DETAIL Stripe


Black 40

Total 40



Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.4, black Locking Thread • See table 4.1.5







of 121

NSN 8455-99-137-1716 Pattern No. 20775

Description Fire Brigade LS & GC Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all ranks of local authority fire brigades, full or part time for 20 years exemplary service


Yellow Red Yellow Red Yellow Red Yellow

2.5 2.5 2.5 17

2.5 2.5 2.5

Total 32



• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-137-3893 Pattern No. 20899

Description OBE, MBE, CBE (Military Division) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Military Division, Members (MBE), Commanders (CBE) and Officers (OBE) of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire


Lt grey Red/Pink Lt grey Red/Pink Lt grey

2.75 15.5 1.5

15.5 2.75

Total 38


Warp Colours • Lt Grey

• Red/Pink

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, grey Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







of 121

NSN 8455-99-137-4595 Pattern No. 20927

Description OBE,MBE,CBE (Civil Division) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Civil Division, Members (MBE), Commanders (CBE) and Officers (OBE) of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

DETAIL Stripe


Lt grey Red/Pink Lt grey

2.5 34

2.5

Total 39



• Red/Pink








of 121

NSN 8455-99-137-4596 Pattern No. 20926

Description British Empire (Military Division) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To military personnel for meritorious service


Lt Grey Red/Pink Lt grey Red/Pink Lt grey

1.513.75

1.513.75

1.5

Total 32



• Red/Pink

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.4,grey Locking Thread • See table 4.1.5







of 121

NSN 8455-99-137-8536 Pattern No. 21060

Description Queens Gallantry Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To civilians for exemplary acts of bravery, also to members of the armed forces for actions which would not be deemed suitable for a military decoration


Blue Grey Pink Grey Blue

10.5 4.75 1.5

4.75 10.5

Total 32



• Grey

• Pink








of 121

NSN 8455-99-138-0676 Pattern No. 21175

Description Companion of the Bath Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Knights Commanders and Companions of The Most Honourable Order Of The Bath

DETAIL Stripe


Red/Pink 38

Total 38


Warp Colours • Red/Pink

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, pink Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







of 121

NSN 8455-99-138-3958 Pattern No. 35/R/1908A

Description Queens Champion Shot RAF Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded Awarded annually to the champion in the RAF Small Arms Meeting held at Bisley

DETAIL Stripe


Dk Blue Lt Blue Dk Blue Red Dk Blue Lt Blue Dk Blue

3 3 3

14 3 3 3

Total 32



• Lt Blue

• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-138-5840 Pattern No. 35/R/1834

Description Air Force Cross Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all ranks of the RAF for non-operational gallantry in the air

DETAIL Stripe

Dimensions (mm) vertical

Red White

3 3

Total 6



Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, Weft Colours • Ground - White

• Figure - Pink

Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4



Weft Picks • 16 to 18 white ground picks per 10mm

• 2 red figure picks per white ground pick

Ribbon Weave • Jacquard , plain weave ground in white with extra weft forming the red stripes, to match the standard pattern



of 121

NSN 8455-99-138-7070 Pattern No. 21364

Description Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 Medal Ribbon

Medal Allocation Proportionally to Commonwealth countries to celebrate the twenty- fifth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II


Red White Blue Red Blue White Red

2 10

3.25 1.5

3.25 10 2

Total 32



• White

• Blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-176-7880 Pattern No. D00981

Description European Security & Defence Policy Medal (ESDP) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To police and security forces serving in military operations under the auspices of the European Union

DETAIL Stripe


Blue Yellow Blue

14 10 14

Total 38



• Yellow








of 121

NSN 8455-99-219-5175 Pattern No. 28966

Description Bosnia (IFOR Implementation Force) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To various militaries of the world under the authority of NATO for service in various operations

DETAIL Stripe


Blue White Blue White Blue

5.5 3

21 3

5.5

Total 38



• white








of 121

NSN 8455-99-242-9055 Pattern No. NWT0005A

Description OSM Democratic Republic Of Congo Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all branches of the armed forces for operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (14 June – 10 September 2003)

DETAIL Stripe


Orange Lt blue Dk blue Red Dk blue Lt blue Orange

4 4 4 8 4 4 4

Total 32


Warp Colours • Orange

• Lt Blue

• Dk Blue

• red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-306-3167 Pattern No. 28968

Description Northern Ireland Home Service Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To part time members of the UDR or RIR on or after 01 July 1980, having 12 years good service from the age of 18

DETAIL Stripe


Green Lt Blue Green

11 10 11

Total 32



• Lt Blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-358-0144 Pattern No. D00814

Description Conspicuous Gallantry Cross Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all branches of the armed forces for acts of gallantry

DETAIL Stripe


Dk blue White Red White Dk Blue

3 10 6

10 3

Total 32



• White

• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-382-4227 Pattern No. D00268A

Description OSM Afghanistan (OP Veritas) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all branches of the armed forces for operations in Afghanistan DETAIL


left to right Beige Lt Blue Dk Blue Red Dk Blue Lt Blue Beige

4 4 4 8 4 4 4

Total 32


Warp Colours • Beige

• Lt Blue

• Dk Blue

• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-432-8586 Pattern No. 28961

Description UN (MINURSO) Military Observer Group Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To UN Observers for service in the UN Mission for the referendum in Western Sahara 1991)

DETAIL Stripe


Lt Blue Beige Lt Blue

5 25 5

Total 35



• Beige








of 121

NSN 8455-99-466-3063 Pattern No. 2108A

Description Air Force Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded NCO, and men of the RAF for courage or devotion to duty while flying, but not on active operations against the enemy. Discontinued 1993

DETAIL Stripe Dimensions

(mm) vertical White Red

2.25 2.25

Total 4.5




• Figure - Red




Weft Picks • 12.5 to 14 white ground picks per 10mm

• 2 red figure picks per white ground pick

Ribbon Weave • Jacquard , plain weave ground in white with extra weft forming the red stripes, to match the standard pattern



of 121

NSN 8455-99-466-3064 Pattern No. 2110

Description Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all ranks of the RAF for acts of valour while flying in active operations against the enemy

DETAIL Stripe


White Purple

4 4

Total 8




• Figure - Purple





• 2 purple figure picks per white ground pick

Ribbon Weave • Jacquard , plain weave ground in white with extra weft forming the purple stripes, to match the standard pattern



of 121

NSN 8455-99-466-3065 Pattern No. 2114

Description Distinguished Flying Medal RAF Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To NCOs and men of the RAF, Army and Fleet Air Arm for courage or devotion to duty while flying on active operations against the enemy. Replaced by DFC in 1993

DETAIL Stripe


White Purple

2 1.5

Total 3.5




• Figure - Purple





• 2 purple figure picks per white ground pick

Ribbon Weave • Jacquard , plain weave ground in white with extra weft forming the purple stripes, to match the standard pattern



of 121

NSN 8455-99-549-2774 Pattern No. 29424

Description Royal Fleet Auxilary Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all officers, petty officers and ratings of the RFA after 20 years’ service

DETAIL Stripe


Purple Yellow Green Blue Green Yellow Purple

2.5 2 2

19 2 2

2.5

Total 32



• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, purple Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







of 121

NSN 8455-99-549-3759 Pattern No. 28962

Description UNITED NATIONS Iraq Kuwait Observation Mission (UNIKOM) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving in the UN Iraq Kuwait Observation Mission (1991 – 2003)

DETAIL Stripe


Cream Lt blue Cream

15 5

15

Total 35


Warp Colours • Cream

• Lt Blue








of 121


Description United Nations Special Support Services Medal (UNSSM), Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving at least 90 consecutive days under UN control in operations for which no other UN award is authorised

DETAIL Stripe


White Blue white

7 21 7

Total 35



• Blue








of 121


Description Iraq Awards Telic Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all military and civilian personnel, including embedded media, involved in the operations for the liberation of Iraq and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein


Yellow Black White Red Yellow

11.5 3 3 3

11.5

Total 32



• Black

• White

• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-601-8294 Pattern No. 29500

Description NATO FYROM Macendonia Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel taking part in NATO Alliance operations in Macedonia ( Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia)

DETAIL Stripe


White Blue White Blue White Blue White

2.5 5 3

17 3 5

2.5

Total 38



• White








of 121

NSN 8455-99-601-8295 Pattern No. 29501B

Description UN Missions in East Timor (UNAMET) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving in the UN International Force for East Timor (1999 – 2000)

DETAIL Stripe


Lt blue White Green Red Green White Lt blue

4 7 4 2 4 7 4

Total 32



• White

• Green

• Red







NSN 8455-99-611-7649


of 121

Pattern No. NWT0004A

Description UN Missions in Ethiopia & Eritrea (UNMEE) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving with UN missions in Ethiopia & Eritrea DETAIL


left to right Blue Beige Green Beige Blue

10 3 9 3

10

Total 35



• Beige

• Green








of 121


Description Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To civilians and members of the Armed forces serving in Iraq who do not qualify for the Iraq Medal

DETAIL Stripe


Yellow Blue Yellow Green Yellow Blue Yellow

4.5 2.5

4 10 4

2.5 4.5

Total 32



• Blue

• Green








of 121

NSN 8455-99-623-6916 Pattern No. 29149

Description Queens Volunteer Reserve Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel of any rank in the volunteer reserves of all three services in recognition of outstanding service

DETAIL Stripe


Yellow Dk green Yellow Dk green Yellow

5.5 8 5 8

5.5

Total 32



• Dk Green








of 121

NSN 8455-99-647-9858 Pattern No. 29150

Description Volunteer Reserve Services Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all ranks of the volunteer reserves who complete ten years of reckonable qualifying service

DETAIL Stripe


Dk green Yellow Dk blue Red Lt blue Yellow Dk green

7.5 1 5 5 5 1

7.5

Total 32



• Yellow

• Lt Blue

• Red

• Dk Blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-660-6300 Pattern No. 27572

Description United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Yugoslavia and Bosnia Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving with the United Nations Protection Force operating in the former Yugoslavia, especially Bosnia (1992–1995)


Lt blue Brown Lt blue White Red White Lt blue Lt green Lt blue

3 5.5 3.5

1 9 1

3.5 5.5

3 Total 35



• Brown

• White

• Red

• Lt Green







NSN 8455-99-663-9615


of 121

Pattern No. 28959

Description United Nations Observer Missions in Georgia (UNOMIG) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel servingwith the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (1993 onwards )

DETAIL Stripe


Dk blue Green White Lt blue White Green Dk blue

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Total 35



• Green

• White

• Lt blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-664-7002 Pattern No. 24214

Description United Nations Transitional Assistance Group (UNTAG) Namibia Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving with the United Nations Transitional Assistance Group (UNTAG) (Namibia, 1989 – 1990)


Lt blue

Beige

Black

Yellow

Red

Green

Dk blue

Beige

Lt blue

7.5

7.5

1

1

1

1

1

7.5

7.5

Total 35

BILL OF MATERIALS Ribbon Warp • Warp material – see table 4.1.1 & 4.1.2 Warp Colours • Lt Blue

• Beige

• Black

• Yellow

• Green

• Red

• Dk Blue Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, white Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







of 121

NSN 8455-99-702-5955 Pattern No. 28967

Description United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving with the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (March 1992 – September 1993)

DETAIL Stripe


Green Dk blue Lt blue Orange White Orange Lt blue Dk blue Green

9 1.5

4 1.5

3 1.5

4 1.5

9 Total 35



• Royal blue

• Lt Blue

• Orange

• White








of 121

NSN 8455-99-761-0026 Pattern No. 29247

Description NATO Awards Kosovo Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel taking part in NATO Alliance operations in Kosovo prior to December 2002, when replaced by NATO Balkans Non Article 5 Medal

DETAIL Stripe


White Blue White Blue White

2 13 7

13 2

Total 36



• Blue royal








of 121

NSN 8455-99-764-3725 Pattern No. D00277

Description NATO Balkans Non Article 5 Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel taking part in NATO Alliance operations anywhere in the Balkans commencing December 2002

DETAIL Stripe


Blue White Silver White Blue

16 2 2 2

16

Total 38



• White

• Silver supported metalic








of 121

NSN 8455-99-846-9372 Pattern No. D00840

Description UN Observer Mission Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving with the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (June 1998 - October 1999)

DETAIL Stripe


Blue Green White Lt blue White Green Blue

4.5 4.5 4.5

8 4.5 4.5 4.5

Total 35



• Green

• White

• Lt blue

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, dk blue Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







of 121

NSN 8455-99-869-1712 Pattern No. 9554A

Description Accumulated Campaign Service Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all branches of the armed services for aggregated service DETAIL


left to right Green Purple Orange Purple Green

5 9.5

3 9.5

5

Total 32



• Purple

• Orange








of 121

NSN 8455-99-902-2435 Pattern No. D00055A

Description Operational Service Medal Sierra Leone Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded All branches of the armes forces taking part in operations in Sierra Leone (5 May 2000 – 31 July 2002)

DETAIL Stripe


Green Lt blue Dk blue Red Dk blue Lt blue Green

4 4 4 8 4 4 4

Total 32



• Lt Blue

• Dk Blue

• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-909-6237 Pattern No. 28960

Description ECMM (Euro Community Monitoring Medal) (Former Yugoslavia) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To European Community Peacekeeping personnel for service in and around the former Yugoslavia (27/06/91- 30/06/93)

DETAIL Stripe


Blue

White

Red

Blue

Yellow

Blue

Yellow

Blue

Red

White

Blue

2.5

2.5

2.5

4

1.5

10

1.5

4

2.5

2.5

2.5

Total 36



• White

• Red

• Yellow








of 121

NSN 8455-99-917-6262 Pattern No. 28965

Description United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving with the United Nations Angola Verification Missions: I (1989-91), II (1991-95), III (1995-97)

DETAIL Stripe


Orange Red White Black Lt blue Black White Red Orange

8.5 1.5 1.5

1 10 1

1.5 1.5 8.5

Total 35


Warp Colours • Orange

• Red

• White

• Black

• Lt Blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-926-7871 Pattern No. D00953

Description Award Queens Medal for Champion Shot Medal RN & RM Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded Annually to the Champion shot of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines

DETAIL Stripe


Dk blue White Red White Dk blue

8 3

10 3 8

Total 32



• White

• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-957-6936 Pattern No. 28964

Description United Nations Advanced Mission in Cambodia (UNAMIC) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel serving with the United Nations Advanced Mission in Cambodia (Oct 1991 - March 1992)

DETAIL Stripe


Lt blue Red Yellow Dk blue White Dk blue Yellow Red Lt blue

7 4 1 4 2 4 1 4 7

Total 34


Warp Colours • Lt blue

• Red

• Yellow

• Dk Blue

• White








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1017 Pattern No. 7567

Description Africa General Service Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British and colonial forces serving in African campaigns DETAIL


left to right Black Yellow Green Yellow Green Yellow Black

5.5 5 2 7 2 5

5.5

Total 32



• Yellow

• Green








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1023 Pattern No. 15648

Description Army Emergency Reserve Decoration Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded For 12 years commissioned service in the Army Emergency Reserve

DETAIL Stripe


Dk blue Yellow Dk blue

16 6

16

Total 38


Warp Colours • Dk blue/purple

• Yellow








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1028 Pattern No. 22593

Description Belgian Croix De Guerre 1918 Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Belgian, and foreign soldiers fighting along with Belgium, in WW1 for gallantry meriting mention in despatches (Croix De Guerre is French for "Cross of War")

DETAIL Stripe


Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Green Red

2.5 2.5

7 2.5 3.5

2 3.5 2.5

7 2.5 2.5

Total 38



• Green








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1029 Pattern No. 21945

Description Belgian Croix De Guerre 1940 Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To Belgian, and foreign soldiers fighting along with Belgium, in WW2 for gallantry meriting mention in despatches (Croix De Guerre is French for "Cross of War")


Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Green Red Green Red

2.5 1

2.5 1

2.5 1

17 1

2.5 1

2.5 1

2.5

Total 38



• Green








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1035 Pattern No. S/2158

Description British Empire Medal (Civil Division) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British and Commonwealth civilians for Metitorious Service DETAIL


left to right Lt grey Red/Pink Lt grey

2 28 2

Total 32



• Red/Pink








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1036 Pattern No. 21818

Description British War Medal 1914-18 , Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British and imperial forces taking part in the First World War and associated operations untill 1920

DETAIL Stripe


Blue Black White Orange White Black Blue

3.5 1.5

3 16 3

1.5 3.5

Total 32



• Black

• White

• Orange








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1041 Pattern No. 9804A

Description Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE)

Medal Awarded Awarded in respect of metitorious services in India (1878 – 1947)

DETAIL Stripe


Dk Blue 38

Total 38


Warp Colours • Dark blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1042 Pattern No. 21943

Description Companion of the Order of St Michael & St George (CMG) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded Previously for distinguished service in the colonies. Latterly to ambassadors, senior diplomats and colonial govenors


Grey Dk orange Grey

12.5 13

12.5

Total 38


Warp Colours • Grey

• Dk Orange








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1048 Pattern No. 22041

Description Distinguished Conduct Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To other ranks of the British Army for acts of gallantry. Replaced by Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in 1993

DETAIL Stripe


Dk pink Dk blue Dk pink

11 10 11

Total 32


Warp Colours • Dk Pink

• Dk Blue

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, dk pink Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







of 121


Description Distinguished Service Order Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded Previously to officers of all three armed services and the Merchant Navy for gallantry in time of war. Since 1993 for “Leadership”only

DETAIL Stripe


Dk blue Red Dk blue

5.5 18

5.5

Total 29


Warp Colours • Dk blue

• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1051 Pattern No. 22736

Description Efficiency Decoration TA Officers (1982) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To TA (UK), Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces for 12 years service with bars for each additional 6 years


Green Yellow Green

15.5 7

15.5

Total 38



• Yellow








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1052 Pattern No. 22737

Description TA Soldiers (1982) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded Efficiency medal for members who have completed 12 years service

DETAIL Stripe


Yellow Green Yellow

4 24 4

Total 32



• Green








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1054 Pattern No. 15919

Description Efficiency Army Emergency Reserve Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded For 12 years service in the ranks of the Army Emergency Reserve. Abolished in 1967 following formation of the TA and AVS

DETAIL Stripe


Dk blue Yellow Dk blue Yellow Dk blue Yellow Dk blue

10 3

1.5 3

1.5 3

10

Total 38



• Yellow








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1062 Pattern No. 11690

Description George Cross Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded The highest gallantry award for civilians, also for the armed forces in actions for which purely military honours would not normally be granted

DETAIL Stripe


Dk blue

38

Total 38










of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1071 Pattern No. 14193

Description Indian Independence Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To British service personnel taking part in ceremonies to mark the independence of India in 1947

DETAIL Stripe


Green White Orange

10.7 10.7 10.7

Total 32



• White

• Orange








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1075 Pattern No. 10825

Description King George V Silver Jubilee Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded Allocated proportionally to Commonwealth countries and Crown dependencies for award at the discretion of the local government authority

DETAIL Stripe


Dk blue White Dk blue Red Dk blue White Dk blue

2 2 2

20 2 2 2

Total 32



• White

• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1076 Pattern No. 23120

Description King George VI Coronation 1937 Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded Allocated proportionally to Commonwealth countries and Crown dependencies for award at the discretion of the local government authority

DETAIL Stripe


White Red White Blue White Red White

2 3

1.5 19

1.5 3 2

Total 32



• Red

• Blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1077 Pattern No. 14705A

Description Korea Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To all British and Commonwealth forces who took part in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953

DETAIL Stripe


Yellow Blue Yellow Blue Yellow

6.5 6.5

6 6.5 6.5

Total 32



• Blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1081 Pattern No. 21944

Description Permanent Forces of Dominions & Colonies Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To members of the Colonial and Dominion forces for 18 years exemplary service


Purple White Dk blue White Purple

11.5 2.5

4 2.5

11.5

Total 32



• White

• Dk Blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1084 Pattern No. 8368

Description Military Cross Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To officers and other ranks of the Army RAF and Navy for acts of gallantry


White Purple White

11.5 12

11.5

Total 35



• Purple








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1085 Pattern No. 8745

Description Military Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To NCOs, men and women of the Army for acts of bravery below DCM level. Replaced by the Military Cross in 1993


Dk blue White Red White Red White Dk blue

7.25 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5

7.25

Total 32



• White

• Red








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1086 Pattern No. 22206

Description Naval General Service Medal, Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel taking part in Naval battles and boat actions between 1793 and 1840


Red White Red White Red White Red

5.25 5.25 1.5

8 1.5

5.25 5.25

Total 32



• White








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1087 Pattern No. 8517

Description Order of British India 1st Class Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To officers of the armed forces, frontier guards, military police and officers of the Indian native states for long and faithful service

DETAIL Stripe


Plum 50

Total 50


Warp Colours • Plum








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1094 Pattern No. 21816

Description Queen Alexandras Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To commissioned nurses of Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve until 1950

DETAIL Stripe


Red White Red Dk blue Red Dk blue Red White Red

3.5 3.5

3 4 9 4 3

3.5 3.5

Total 37



• White

• Dk blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1098 Pattern No. 9386

Description Royal Red Cross Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To members of the nursing services regardless of rank DETAIL


left to right Red Blue Red

6 14 6

Total 26



• Blue








of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1102 Pattern No. 23131

Description 1939-45 Star Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To personnel of the Army, RAF, Royal Navy and Royal Observer Corps for operational service in the Second World War


Dk blue Red Lt blue

10.710.710.7

Total 32



• Red

• Lt Blue

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.4, lt blue Locking Thread • See table 4.1.5







of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1108 Pattern No. 8542

Description Victoria Cross Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded The premier award for gallantry, available for all ranks and civilians, including posthumous awards, covering all actions since 1854

DETAIL Stripe


Red

39

Total 39


Warp Colours • Crimson

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, crimson Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4







of 121

NSN 8455-99-973-1112 Pattern No. 5969A

Description West African Frontier Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded To native NCOs and other ranks of the Royal West Africa Frontier Force for 18 years exemplary service


Red Green Red

12.5 7

12.5

Total 32



• Green








of 121

NSN 8455-99-977-7705 Pattern No. 22244

Description Rhodesia Medal Ribbon

Medal Awarded British and Rhodesian forces personnel serving in Rhodesia (01/12/1979 – 20/03/1980), pending the elections and emergence of the independent republic of Zimbabwe


Lt blue Red White Blue Lt blue

11.5 3 3 3

11.5

Total 32


Warp Colours • Lt blue

• Blue

• White

• Red

Ribbon Weft • Weft material – see table 4.1.3, lt blue Locking Thread • See table 4.1.4






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