later became available to Army and RAF other ranks serving at sea

ensuring complete authenticity and exceptional craftsmanship

and was later expanded to include Australian

The first world war saw 4100 awards made

Ras Mauri (2450N 06635E) Cyprus and adjacent waters

Volunteer Reserve Service Medal with HAC Ribbon Category_United Nations later became available to ArmyInstituted in 1999 to replace the Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, the Efficiency Decoration, the Efficiency Medal and the Air Efficiency Award. At the same time the period of service was reduced to 10 years. This is awarded to all ranks of the reserve forces. This is the HAC version of the medal which has its own distinctive ribbon.