The Gold Albert Medal represented the highest class of the award and was granted only in the most outstanding circumstances

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ensuring complete authenticity and exceptional craftsmanship

Subsequent awards of the Air Force Cross are recognised by the addition of a second award bar to the ribbon

Volunteer Reserve Service Medal with HAC Ribbon Category_United Nations The Gold Albert Medal representedInstituted in 1999 to replace the Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, the Efficiency Decoration, the Efficiency Medal and the Air Efficiency Award. At the same time the period of service was reduced to 10 years. This is awarded to all ranks of the reserve forces. This is the HAC version of the medal which has its own distinctive ribbon.