Gulf Medal Full Size With 16th January Bar Ribbon Emblem Required?:MID Oakleaf Not required Instituted in 1918 alongside the

Instituted in 1918 alongside the Air Force Cross

Awarded to those who served in South Africa during 1901 and 1902

Instituted in 1918 at the same time as the AFC this was to reward NCO's and men of the RAF for courage or devotion to duty whilst flying but not in operational areas

the medal recognised aircrew who demonstrated exceptional courage

Following reforms in 1993

Gulf Medal Full Size With 16th January Bar Ribbon Emblem Required?:MID Oakleaf Not required Instituted in 1918 alongside theAwarded for seven days continuous service between 16th January 1991 and 28th February 1991 in the theatre of operations outlined below: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Gulf of Oman, North West Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, the Gulf and the Red Sea, or One operational combat sortie or eight sorties in the Arabian Peninsular Flight Information Regions by air transport crews. A silver rose emblem is worn on the riband