Originally Posted by
Lima Juliet
BEagle
Not bolleaux at all. If you got the Gulf War Medal, as shown in the group above, then you have medallic recognition for your operational time. The same goes for me, I have the Op HERRICK medal with clasp, but NATO also presented me with a non-Article 5 medal too- I can accept that, but not wear it. Otherwise I would have 2 medals for the same operational service - very Waltish, indeed.
I gave my non-Article 5 medal to my daughter for looking after Mummy whilst I was away
My medal group will never contain it as to do so would be Waltish and disrespectful of the Monarch who asked me to accept it but not wear it…
I agree with the above sentiment however certain Armies (eg Australian) allow all medals to be worn regardless - at once stage you could get an instant rack of 3-4 medals for serving once in the MEAO! Including spending the entire tour based at “war zone” Doha in UAE 😳