MBE Civilian Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct The General Service Medal with

The General Service Medal with Borneo Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore

The etch around the base bears the names of the six wives

Instituted in 1917 and sometimes erroneously referred to as the Mons Star

Following the First World War

MBE Civilian Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct The General Service Medal withThe MBE or The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. This is the 2nd type MBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date. The Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award. There are five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: The GBE: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British