If he was awarded the QCVS for Service in an Operational Theatre (as is suggested by the Gazette entry) then shouldn't it be mounted on his Afghanistan OSM?
The only reference I can find easily to hand is from
JSP761 dated May 08:
1204. Emblems for Level 4 awards (MiD, QCB, QCBA, QCVS) are to be worn on the ribbon of the medal for the campaign for which they were awarded. If a campaign medal has not been granted, the emblem is to be worn directly on the tunic after all medal ribbons. If the recipient has no medal ribbons, the emblem is to be worn in the position where a single ribbon would be worn.
I guess it comes down to whether the AFG OSM is considered a campaign medal or not.
Nothing like nit picking the CinC's dress code .... come on PSO - get on here and put us right ..... or not
