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This medal replaced the ACSM. Bars are awarded for each additional period of 720 days. A valuable medal awarded for accumulated campaign service totaling 720 days, the King Charles III Accumulated Campaign Service Medal offers extensive recognition for honorable military service. With its replacement of the ACSM, this prestigious medal is worn with pride by those who have served a total of 720 days or more.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following medals count towards the award:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCSM 1962-2007 with clasps Northern Ireland 14th August 1969 - 31st July 2007, Dhofar 1st October 1969 - 30th September 1976, Lebanon 7th February 1983 - 9th March 1984, Mine Clearance-Gulf of Suez 15th August 1984 - 15th October 1984, Gulf 17th November 1986 - 28th February 1989, Kuwait 8th March 1991 - 30th September 1991, Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey 6th April 1991 - 17th July 1991, Air Operations Iraq (South) 16th July 1991 - 18th March 2003 Iraq (North) 16th July 1991 - 30th April 2003; Operational Service Medal Sierra Leone 5th May 2000 - 31st July 2002, Afghanistan since 11th September 2001 and Democratic Republic of Congo 14th June 2003 - 10th September 2003. 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TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"3011\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3011\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003eService Completed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3011\" data-start=\"3002\"\u003eAward\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"3042\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3076\" data-start=\"3042\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3053\" data-start=\"3042\"\u003e180 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3076\" data-start=\"3053\"\u003eWider Service Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3107\" data-start=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3088\" data-start=\"3077\"\u003e360 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3107\" data-start=\"3088\"\u003eFirst Award Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3139\" data-start=\"3108\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3119\" data-start=\"3108\"\u003e540 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3139\" data-start=\"3119\"\u003eSecond Award Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3170\" data-start=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3151\" data-start=\"3140\"\u003e720 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3170\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003eThird Award Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"3171\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3182\" data-start=\"3171\"\u003e900 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"3182\"\u003eGold Award Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3235\" data-start=\"3207\" data-section-id=\"hkd5a4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3267\" data-start=\"3237\" data-section-id=\"15nu84d\"\u003eWhat is a miniature medal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3398\" data-start=\"3269\"\u003eA miniature medal is a reduced-size version of the full-size award, traditionally worn with mess dress and formal evening attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3439\" data-start=\"3400\" data-section-id=\"1x3sal8\"\u003eDoes this medal include the ribbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3531\" data-start=\"3441\"\u003eYes. The miniature medal is supplied complete with the correct Wider Service Medal ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3565\" data-start=\"3533\" data-section-id=\"1t2bdkw\"\u003eIs this an official product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3655\" data-start=\"3567\"\u003eYes. This miniature medal is manufactured under licence from the UK Ministry of Defence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3702\" data-start=\"3657\" data-section-id=\"ndx1xj\"\u003eCan this medal be professionally mounted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3806\" data-start=\"3704\"\u003eYes. We offer miniature medal mounting services and can mount this medal as part of an existing group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3844\" data-start=\"3808\" data-section-id=\"1a3o6kf\"\u003eIs this suitable for collectors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4024\" data-start=\"3846\"\u003eAbsolutely. The Wider Service Medal is one of the newest additions to the British honours and awards system and is increasingly popular with collectors of modern military medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Empire Medals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55183709143421,"sku":"02-13-00045","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7817\/files\/wider_service_miniature_medal.webp?v=1781617024"},{"product_id":"kings-gallantry-medal-miniature","title":"Kings Gallantry Medal Miniature","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe King's Gallantry Medal, also known as the KGM, was established on June 20th, 1974 to recognise exceptional acts of bravery. While originally meant as a civilian honour, it is frequently granted to members of the military for displaying courage in situations where military distinctions are not suitable. 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Eligibility for this award now requires a minimum of 10 years of service for all ranks in the reserve forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of the medal features King Charles III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Medals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55226684834173,"sku":"02-04-00038-C3R","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7817\/files\/HAC_VRSM_CIIIR.jpg?v=1738072617"},{"product_id":"volunteer-reserve-service-miniature-medal-vrsm-king-charles-iii","title":"Volunteer Reserve Service Miniature Medal (VRSM) King Charles III","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe King Charles III 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is awarded to all ranks of the reserve forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMembers of the HAC wear their own ribbon with this award. 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