General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo'

An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint issue

Awarded to British & Commonwealth personnel who served during the 'Konfrontasi' against Insurgents and Indonesian soldiers, marines and irregular elements in Sabah (North Borneo) and Sarawak in East Malaysia, during the Indonesian-Malaysian Confrontation including Operation Claret. Eligibility required 30 days service in theatre on the strength of a unit, or for aircrew, 1 operational sortie between 24 December 1962 and 11 August 1966

During the period of 'Confrontation', it is estimated that 114 x Commonwealth personnel were killed, or died, with a further with 180 x wounded

A unique for campaign, Victoria Cross, was awarded to Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu, 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, for the extraordinarily gallant deeds he performed in Sarawak on, 1 November 1965

Condition: About EF

Code: 22200