Iraq Medal

The Iraq Medal is a campaign medal issued to members of the British Armed Forces who have served on or in support of Operation Telic.

The medal, which was authorised on the 23rd February 2004, is awarded in recognition of meeting the qualifying period of service within the defined Operational area.

The Operational area is split into two zones:

Zone 1 (Iraq and Kuwait), Zone 2 (elsewhere within the Gulf Region).

The medal with the clasp 19 March to 28 April 2000, was awarded to those who participated in combat operations in Kuwait; those who served before the invasion, or who have served in its aftermath are awarded the medal alone.

The medal without the clasp is awarded to;

1) Those based in zone 2 who performed 30 days continuous service between the 20th January and the 28th April 2003.

Clasps: None

Note: Service that is terminated by death, wounds or disability due to service, or the award of a military decoration (MID or higher), immediately qualified for the award of the medal, regardless of length of service.