to the 31st July

Royal Navy

Since 1937 the cross has had the year of award engraved - usually on the bottom arm but examples do exist engraved in the centre

ornamented by the Crown may be issued to DSC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the DSC

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Iraq Miniature Medal Op Telic Decorations to the 31st JulyThe Miniature Iraq Op Telic Medal, awarded for service in Iraq or related areas since 20th January 2003 Bars are awarded for each additional period of 720 days. The following medals count towards the award: CSM 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