The General Service Medal with Lebanon Clasp was awarded for 30 days service between 7th February 1983 and 9th March 1984

This is the version awarded from 1952 to 1953

it was awarded in bronze from 1885 to native support personnel such as bearers

later became available to RAF other ranks serving on the ground

Albert Medal (Gold) – Gallantry in Saving Life on Land FS Mount & Engrave The General Service Medal withThe Albert Medal in Gold for Gallantry in Saving Life on Land 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