awarded to next of kin of those killed and issued very shortly after the battle itself

Official MoD licensing guaranteeing authenticity and heritage

It recognises the collective contribution and sacrifice of those who took part in the global conflict between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945

Approximately 90

Following the 1993 medal review

Gulf Medal Miniature With 16th January Bar Category_General Service awarded to next of kinAwarded for seven days continuous service between 16th January 1991 and 28th February 1991 in the theatre of operations outlined below: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Gulf of Oman, North West Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, the Gulf and the Red Sea, or One operational combat sortie or eight sorties in the Arabian Peninsular Flight Information Regions by air transport crews. A silver rose emblem is worn on the riband