EFFICIENCY DECORATION Post 1982 Territorial The South Atlantic Medal was

The South Atlantic Medal was awarded for 30 days continuous or accumulated service in the South Atlantic (The Falklands War)

Faithfully reproduced from original examples

this medal is awarded to personnel who are working for the FCO either as direct civil service staff

1914 - 1918

whatever the cost may be

EFFICIENCY DECORATION Post 1982 Territorial The South Atlantic Medal wasTerritorial Decoration awarded with the green ribbon with central yellow stripe until 1982 when it was combined into a single Decoration emcompassing the AER and T&AVR, the ribbon was then standardised to half blue half green with a central yellow stripe. This can also be awarded with the HAC ribbon to members of the HAC who qualify for the award.