It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Military Cross (for exemplary gallantry on land) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

If a service member had not yet qualified for the 1939–1945 Star by the war’s end

The GVI issue of this medal was awarded unnamed

service number or unit

1964 to 30th November

Volunteer Reserve Service Miniature Medal (VRSM) Category_World War I It is at a levelThe Volunteer Reserve Service Medal or 'VRSM' was Instituted in 1999 to replace the Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, the Efficiency Decoration, the Efficiency Medal and the Air Efficiency Award. At the same time the period of service was reduced to 10 years. This is awarded to all ranks of the reserve forces. Members of the HAC wear their own ribbon with this award. The HAC version can be