General Service Medal 2008 (EIIR) – Global Operations Clasp
General Service Medal 2008 – Global Operations Clasp (EIIR)
The General Service Medal 2008 (GSM 2008) with Global Operations clasp recognises qualifying service on designated operational deployments worldwide.
This version features the effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and is produced under licence from the Ministry of Defence.
Die-struck using traditional manufacturing techniques, this high-quality replica faithfully reproduces the original medal and clasp to an exceptional standard, making it ideal for collectors, display purposes, replacement medal groups and military enthusiasts.
As further information regarding the award criteria and operational eligibility for this clasp becomes available, this page will be updated accordingly.
- Official Ministry of Defence licensed replica
- Features the Queen Elizabeth II (EIIR) effigy
- Includes the Global Operations clasp
- Die-struck to the highest quality standards
- Correct ribbon and clasp
- Suitable for collecting, display and replacement purposes
- Manufactured to closely replicate the original award
Medal Details
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medal | General Service Medal 2008 |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Clasp | Global Operations |
| Type | Full Size Medal |
| Manufacture | Die Struck |
| Licence | Ministry of Defence Licensed |
| Copyright |
Crown Copyrigh |
Historical Background
The General Service Medal 2008 was introduced to recognise service on a range of operational deployments that did not qualify for a dedicated campaign medal.
The medal continues the long tradition of British General Service Medals, with individual clasps denoting the specific operation or theatre in which qualifying service was completed.
The Global Operations clasp was introduced to recognise service on designated operations falling within the GSM 2008 framework.