General Service Medal Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-56The GSM Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945 56, issued to Australian personnel for 180 days aggregate service between 3rd September 1945 and 10th November 1956 in the following: Soloman Islands (Australian Mandate and British Protectorate) New Guinea (Trust Territory) Papua

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To date approximately 2000 medals have been awarded and 27 second award bars

This medal replaced the earlier India General Service Medal which had covered the campaigns from 1854

The King George VI issue remains one of the most historically significant versions of the decoration due to its association with the Second World War and the rapid expansion of military aviation during the period

the Arctic Convoys transported vital supplies from Britain and Allied ports to the Soviet Union through freezing seas

90 days aggregate service or 6 operational sorties between 16th July 1991 and 30th April 2003

The GSM Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-56

the Tudor Rose and the famous six wives

To qualify

The Queen's Distinguished Flying Medal

particularly when they have become tarnished over time

The Miniature Iraq Op Telic Medal