EFFICIENCY DECORATION Post 1982 Collection_Monarchs & Leaders It recognises the collective contribution

It recognises the collective contribution and sacrifice of those who took part in the global conflict between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945

Specially approved civilian categories who served with the Army in the operational areas providing they wore the approved uniform of their organisation and belonged to:- SSAFA Nursing Service

Only one bow should be worn

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

EFFICIENCY DECORATION Post 1982 Collection_Monarchs & Leaders It recognises the collective contributionTerritorial Decoration awarded with the green ribbon with central yellow stripe until 1982 when it was combined into a single Decoration emcompassing the AER and T&AVR, the ribbon was then standardised to half blue half green with a central yellow stripe. This can also be awarded with the HAC ribbon to members of the HAC who qualify for the award.