Ribbon bar on a metal carriage to allow it to slide onto stacking ribbon bars. A central slot allows the addition of emblems without having the need to purchase a new ribbon.
Around 450,000 medals awarded to those who were still serving the the Armed or Emergency service on 6th February 2012 and had completed 5 years service. The contract to manufacture the original medal was awarded to Worcestershire Medal Service as the lead company of a consortium of Royal Warrant Holders.
