Clasps - Queen's South Africa Medal Plaque Holland or Germany after the

Holland or Germany after the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944 until 8 May 1945

and Official Press Correspondents and Official Photographers who met the qualifying criteria

a ribbon bar

The Commendation for Distinguished Service was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations

a narrow brown band

Clasps - Queen's South Africa Medal Plaque Holland or Germany after theA clasp with the name of the theatre or action for which the award is made is presented with the medal. A further award of the Queen's South Africa Medal in another area or action is recognised by the issue of an additional clasp. Additional clasps are worn above previously awarded clasps, in order of date of receipt. Altogether twenty six clasps were awarded, to indicate participation in particular actions and campaigns. Not all clasps are stocked