Air Force Medal GVI Orders Operational Service Medal Afghanistan or

Operational Service Medal Afghanistan or OSM Afghanistan

the Air Force Medal served as the equivalent decoration for non-commissioned personnel

Originally issued in silver to all ranks

The General Service Medal EIIR Near East

United Arab Emirates

Air Force Medal GVI Orders Operational Service Medal Afghanistan orThe Air Force Medal (AFM) GVI was awarded to non commissioned members of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying Commonwealth air forces in recognition of courage, exceptional skill and devotion to duty whilst flying on non operational service. Instituted in 1918 alongside the Air Force Cross, the Air Force Medal served as the equivalent decoration for non commissioned personnel, recognising acts of bravery and outstanding airmanship outside active