It is typically awarded to officers ranked Major (or its equivalent) or higher

Operational Service Medal Sierra Leone 5th May 2000 - 31st July 2002

Please note that we mount medals in the same style as full size medals

Republic of Yemen

The equivalent award for the other ranks for acts of gallantry in the air on non active operations was the Air Force Medal (AFM)

OSM Sierra Leone Miniature Medal Collection_Monarchs & Leaders It is typically awarded toOperational Service Sierra Leone. Awarded for service from 2000 in Sierra Leone. Those who took part in Operations Barras and Maidenly were granted a silver rosette to be worn on the ribbon of the medal.