this award was originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross and was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and subordinate officers of the RN who were ineligible (on account of their rank) for the Distinguished Service Order

and everyday wear

Service is aggregated and does not need to be continuous

Awarded less frequently than the other issues of the DSM

please see the Medal Mounting page or further details

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Long Service Medal CIIR Category_ Miniature Foreign Awards this award was originally knownThe Royal Fleet Auxiliary Long Service Medal was instituted by Royal Warrant 24th July 2001 and awarded after 20 years service to all officers, petty officers and ratings of the RFA. with a clasp being awarded for a further 10 years service. Additional awarded for 10 years additional service are denoted by a bar attached to the ribbon.