RAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Emergency Services Long Service this award was approved for

this award was approved for all Officers and Men of the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces

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This particular replica covers the period 1916-1930 and is die struck in the manner of the original

As in the First World War the majority of awards issued to foreign nationals were issued un-named

RAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Emergency Services Long Service this award was approved forThe Royal Air Force Long Service Medal (EIIR) was issued in two versions, those awarded before 1954 and those issued after 1954. Pre 1954 Issue (BRITT: OMM) This is the version awarded from 1952 to 1953. Originally awarded for 18 years exemplary service the qualifying period was reduced to 15 years in 1977. Officers are eligible provided at least 12 years of their service was in the ranks Post 1954 Issue (DEI: GRATIA) This is the version of the medal