Operational Service Medal for Sierra Leone

This medal has been issued since 2000 by the MOD for service in any of the five operations in Sierra Leone, or the joint Operational Area which included Senegal, Gibraltar and offshore support ships (RFA).

The medal was awarded for either 14, 21, 30 or 45 days continuous service required between certain specified dates on either Operation Palliser, Basilica or Silkman. Also awarded to those deployed on Operation Maidenly or Operation Barras on specified dates ranging from 1999 to 2002.

Clasps: None issued, though a rosette is worn on the medal itself for Operational Service within Sierra Leone. A smaller rosette is worn when the medal ribbon alone is worn.