{"product_id":"gold-wider-service-medal-award-bar-miniature","title":"Gold Wider Service Medal Award Bar (Miniature)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Wider Service Medal Award Bar (Miniature)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is awarded in recognition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e900 days of aggregated qualifying operational service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on approved Wider Service Medal operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresenting the highest level of recognition currently available within the Wider Service Medal award structure, the Gold Award Bar signifies exceptional commitment and sustained operational service across multiple qualifying deployments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.empiremedals.com\/pages\/wider-service-medal-history-eligibility\"\u003eFull details of the wider service medal can be found on our Wider Service History \u0026amp; Eligibility page here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wider Service Medal recognises personnel serving on operations that make a significant contribution to UK defence and security objectives but do not qualify for a specific campaign medal. As qualifying service accumulates, recipients become eligible for additional bars. Upon reaching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e900 aggregated days of qualifying service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the standard award bars are superseded by the distinctive Gold Award Bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally approved by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 11 December 2018 and subsequently authorised by Royal Warrant under His Majesty King Charles III, the Wider Service Medal and associated bars are awarded retrospectively to cover qualifying service from that date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis officially licensed Ministry of Defence miniature Gold Award Bar is manufactured in the United Kingdom and is ideal for miniature medal groups, mess dress wear, collecting, display and professional medal mounting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial Ministry of Defence licensed product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature Gold Award Bar (approximately 16mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish manufactured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwarded upon completion of 900 days aggregated qualifying service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive gold finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresents the highest level of Wider Service Medal recognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for miniature medal groups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for replacement, mounting and display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with the Miniature Wider Service Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEligibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecipients must complete:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e900 days aggregated qualifying operational service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService on approved Wider Service Medal operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQualification for the Wider Service Medal and preceding award bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gold Award Bar is awarded in recognition of extended operational commitment across multiple qualifying deployments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward Progression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wider Service Medal award structure recognises continued operational service through the addition of bars:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAggregated Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e180 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWider Service Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e360 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Award Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e540 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Award Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e720 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd Award Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e900 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Award Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService is aggregated and does not need to be continuous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQualifying Operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial qualifying operations included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation AZOTIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation BILOXI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation CABRIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation KIPION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation ORBITAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation RELENTLESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation WOODWALL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional operations may be designated by the Ministry of Defence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the Gold Wider Service Medal Award Bar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gold Award Bar is awarded to personnel who complete 900 days of aggregated qualifying service on approved Wider Service Medal operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is the Gold Award Bar earned?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecipients must first qualify for the Wider Service Medal and subsequently accrue sufficient qualifying service to reach a total of 900 aggregated operational days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Gold Award Bar different from the standard award bars?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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