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The General Service Medal 1918–1962 (GSM 1918-62) was awarded to members of the British Armed Forces for participation in a wide range of military operations and campaigns after the First World War. Issued with campaign-specific clasps, the medal recognised service across conflicts including Palestine, Malaya, Cyprus, Canal Zone, Arabian Peninsula operations and many other post-war deployments.
At Empire Medals, we stock a wide range of original and replacement General Service Medals, including full size and miniature versions, replica medals, ribbons and medal mounting options. Whether you are replacing a lost family medal, researching military service history or completing a collection, our GSM 1918–62 range is designed for collectors, veterans and families alike.
The GSM Iraq, issued for service between 10th December 1919 and 17th November 1920. One VC was awarded during this campaign to Captain George Hend...
View full detailsGSM̴Ì_Kurdistan,̴Ì_Issued for service between 23rd May and 6th December 1919 and 19th March - 18th June 1923.
GSM with clasp Palestine - Awarded for 1 days service between 19th April 1936 and 3rd September 1939 Emblems awarded with this medal: A single bron...
View full detailsThe GSM with Berlin Airlift Clasp, awarded for one days service to all aircrew, military and civilian who took part in the Berlin Airlift operatio...
View full detailsIssued for 180 days aggregate service in clearance operations in the UK and NI between 9th May 1945 and 31st December 1949 The Queen approved an ex...
View full detailsThe GSM Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-56, issued to Australian personnel for 180 days aggregate service between 3rd September 1945 and 10th Novemb...
View full detailsThe General Service Medal EIIR Arabian Peninsula, awarded for 30 days service between 1st January 1957 and 30th June 1960
The GSM Brunei, awarded for 1 days service between 8th and 23rd December 1962.
The General Service Medal Canal Zone, awarded for 30 days service between 16th October 1951 and 19th October 1954
The General Service Medal EIIR Cyprus, awarded to those who participated in the suppression of acts of terrorism in Cyprus between 1 April 1955 an...
View full detailsAwarded for 1 days service between 6th February 1952 and 31st July 1960
The General Service Medal EIIR Near East, awarded for 1 days service between 31st October and 22nd December 1956
Awarded for 1 days service between 16th June 1948 and 6th February 1952
GSM Palestine 1945-48 - Awarded for 1 days service between 27th September 1945 and 30th June 1948.
The GSM SE Asia was issued for one days service in the following areas:- Java and Sumatra, 3rd September 1945 and 30th November 1946 French Indo-Ch...
View full detailsThe GSM with̴Ì_Northern Kurdistan clasp, issued for service between 15th March and 21st June 1932̴Ì_
The GSM Southern Desert Iraq, issued for service from 8th January and 3rd June 1928 ̴Ì_
The Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: - Palestine 1936-1939, S.E. Asia 1945-...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: - Palestine 1936-1939, S.E. Asia 1945-...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: - Palestine 1936-1939, S.E. Asia 1945-4...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: - Palestine 1936-1939, S.E. Asia 1945-...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: - Palestine 1936-1939, S.E. Asia 1945-...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: - Palestine 1936-1939, S.E. Asia 1945-...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps:- Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps:- Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 194...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps:- Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 194...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps:- Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 194...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps:- Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 194...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps:- Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 194...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps:- Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 194...
View full detailsThe Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM George VI with 7 first clasps: - Palestine 1936-1939, S.E. Asia 1945-...
View full detailsThe General Service Medal 1918–1962 was introduced to recognise military operations that did not qualify for a dedicated campaign medal. Instead of issuing separate medals for each operation, clasps were added to the ribbon to identify the specific theatre or campaign in which the recipient served.
The medal was awarded across all branches of the British Armed Forces, including the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force.
Some of the most collected and historically significant clasps include:
Each clasp represents a distinct operational deployment and forms an important part of post-war British military history.
Our collection includes:
Whether you are restoring a family group or preparing medals for Remembrance events, we offer high-quality military medal products backed by specialist expertise.
Empire Medals also provides professional medal mounting and framing services for General Service Medals and medal groups. Our mounting services are suitable for veterans, collectors and ceremonial use, helping preserve medals for future generations.
The General Service Medal 1918–1962 was awarded to British Armed Forces personnel for service in qualifying military operations after World War One.
Clasps identify the specific campaign or operational theatre in which the recipient served.
Yes, replacement and replica GSM medals are available for collectors, family history and display purposes.
Yes, miniature GSM medals are available alongside full-size versions.
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