OSM Afghanistan Op Herrick Medal with Afghanistan Bar gsm 1962 ni In the Merchant Navy the

In the Merchant Navy the requirement was that the 28 days should have been served at sea

with rounded ends

a gallantry emblem of crossed oakleaves was established to be worn on all grades of the Order of the British Empire

or as a replacement for a lost original

Original plaques displayed only the individual's forenames and surname

OSM Afghanistan Op Herrick Medal with Afghanistan Bar gsm 1962 ni In the Merchant Navy theOperational Service Medal Afghanistan the Op Herrick Medal. Awarded for service from 1st March 2002 in the Afghanistan theatre of operations. The award of the Afghanistan Clasp signifies service during a period of conflict or in a particularly dangerous area.