First South Africa, 1899-1902.—The Queen's head on the obverse, as in previous case. Victory offering a laurel crown to an army of British soldiers. Twenty-six clasps. Ribbon—orange flanked with blue, which in turn is flanked with red.
Second South Africa, 1901-2.—The first campaign medal to bear King Edward's profile. Reverse, as for previous award. Clasps—South Africa, 1901; South Africa, 1902. Ribbon—equal strips of green, silver, and orange.
Ashanti, 1900.—Obverse, as for second South Africa. Reverse, a lion trampling on native weapons, and a scroll with the word "Ashanti." Clasp—Kumassi. Ribbon—three strips of black and two of green.
East African General Service, 1900-4.—Obverse, as before. Reverse, Victory, with a lion, pointing to the rising sun. Fourteen clasps. Ribbon—black, yellow, and green bars.
Fourth India General Service, 1901-2.—Obverse, as before. Reverse and ribbon, as for the third India General Service medal. Clasp—Waziristan, 1901-2. Ribbon—three strips of crimson and two of green.
Tibet, 1903-4.—Obverse, as before. Reverse, the heights of Tibet crowned by a fortress. Clasp—Gyantse. Ribbon—green, silver, and plum colour.
CHAPTER IX
MILITARY DECORATIONS AWARDED FOR SPECIAL SERVICES
The necessity for special awards—The Victoria Cross—The Order of Merit—The "Distinguished Conduct in the Field" award—The Distinguished Service Order—The Meritorious Service award—The Long Service and Good Conduct award—The "Best Shot" medal—Volunteer decorations—Other decorations