OSM Afghanistan Op Herrick Medal with Afghanistan Bar gsm 1962 ni a gallantry emblem of crossed

a gallantry emblem of crossed oakleaves was established to be worn on all grades of the Order of the British Empire

or as a replacement for a lost original

where temperatures frequently fell below freezing and survival often depended upon exceptional courage

Prior to this change

OSM Afghanistan Op Herrick Medal with Afghanistan Bar gsm 1962 ni a gallantry emblem of crossedOperational Service Medal Afghanistan the Op Herrick Medal. Awarded for service from 1st March 2002 in the Afghanistan theatre of operations. The award of the Afghanistan Clasp signifies service during a period of conflict or in a particularly dangerous area.