and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea

A Steam Locomotive and the bow of the SS Great Britain

Additional awards of the Air Force Cross were recognised by the award of a bar worn on the ribbon

Instituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system designed to remove distinction between ranks

1914 - 1918

Kings South Africa Medal Bars Required?:1901 bar and RAF in recognition ofAwarded to those who served in South Africa during 1901 and 1902, always issued with the Queen's medal and usually issued with the two date bars. There are rare instances of a single clasp and as with the Queen's medal, awards to nurses are usually found without clasp regardless of entitlement to them.