The Gulf Medal was awarded to British Armed Forces personnel who served during the Gulf War from 2 August 1990 to 7 March 1991 as part of Operation Granby. Qualifying service depended on role and location, with separate clasps recognising different phases of the conflict.
The medal is circular and made of cupro-nickel. The obverse shows the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID DEF”. The reverse displays a modern military design: an eagle with wings outstretched above an automatic rifle, bayonet fixed, resting on a scabbard, flanked by three rounds of ammunition. The inscription reads “THE GULF MEDAL” and the dates “1990–91”. Recipient details are engraved on the rim. Replicas are marked with the word “COPY”.
The ribbon has a broad sand-coloured centre representing the desert, with stripes of navy blue (Royal Navy), red (Army), and light blue (Royal Air Force) on each edge.
Two clasps were issued:
The Gulf Medal represents service in a multinational effort to restore peace and sovereignty in Kuwait. It honours the professionalism, coordination, and commitment of British forces in the harsh desert environment of the first Gulf War.
SPECIFICATIONS:If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
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