The German national colours rest between equal vertical bands of blue
In 1970 the qualification for the award was expanded to include most of the British who served in the Dunkirk sector and their rescue forces
living recipients were invited to exchange their Albert Medal for the George Cross as part of a review of British gallantry awards
Historical Background
Royal Corps of Signals (crest) Polyester Tie
Border Service Commemorative Medal - Miniature Colour_Navy Blue The German national colours restBorder Service Commemorative Miniature Medal, available to British and Commonwealth forces on frontier duty throughout the world; Africa, Belize, Borneo, Cyprus, Eritriea Sudan, Germany, Gilbralter, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Northern Ireland etc to wear with pride. The Obverse depicts a watch tower with a fortified border in the background with the words BORDER SERVICE and is struck from white metal and has a bronze finish.