When the ribbon alone is worn (see below) a further replica in miniature is added

prior to the D-Day landings

In the Merchant Navy the requirement was that the 28 days should have been served at sea

widely known as the Death Penny

A silver bar ornamented by an eagle may be issued to DFC holders performing a further act of such valour which would have merited award of the DFC

General Service Medal Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-56 Miniature Decorations When the ribbon alone isIssued to Australian personnel for 180 days aggregate service between 3rd September 1945 and 10th November 1956 in the following: Soloman Islands (Australian Mandate and British Protectorate) New Guinea (Trust Territory) Papua