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**red_square** · 14-03-2010, 21:38

Originally Posted by skintboymike

Originally Posted by red_square

my vrsm was presented to me over a desk. and i got my clasp from the post office

Why so annoyed? They've saved you a fortune!

still cost me a sodding fortune at the bar

**Filbert Fox** · 14-03-2010, 21:44

My LS&GC was passed across the desk by the adjt, my citation arrived by post (unsigned) about a month later.

**red_square** · 14-03-2010, 21:46

must be an ams thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Idrach** · 14-03-2010, 23:13

Originally Posted by redfibee

Is there anything in QR's etc that states that a TA soldier must be presented with their Clasp to the VRSM at a Regimental Parade

Nothing I can find mentions the VRSM specifically but QR 5.397 covers the LS&GC and states:

"individuals still serving ... for presentation on a regimental or other suitable occasion."

Edited to add - no, I'm wrong again (and before MittMayo can correct me too!)

Originally Posted by QR J10.015e

The awards referred to in sub paras b(3) and (4) ('Medals for meritorious service or for long service and good conduct' - I guess this will include the VRSM as it doesn't specify the MSM or the LS&GC) will be sent to the commanding officer, who is to arrange for presentation to the recipient at a suitable parade.

**stacker1** · 14-03-2010, 23:18

Originally Posted by AFA06

How long do you serve for the medal and then the bar?

Assuming you are not TA and so this is not a Wah, Its 10 years to get the medal and a further 5 for the clasp.

**Ventress** · 14-03-2010, 23:36

Originally Posted by Filbert Fox

My LS&GC was passed across the desk by the adjt, my citation arrived by post (unsigned) about a month later.

You got a citation?

**Ventress** · 14-03-2010, 23:38

Originally Posted by Ventress

Originally Posted by Filbert Fox

My LS&GC was passed across the desk by the adjt, my citation arrived by post (unsigned) about a month later.

You got a citation?

In fact I am suprised you got a LSGC, Foxy!

**skintboymike** · 15-03-2010, 00:02

If a soldier has never been charged (ok, I've just not been caught yet), how long after the 15 year point should it take the LS&GC to come through?

**verticalgyro** · 15-03-2010, 00:37

Originally Posted by skintboymike

If a soldier has never been charged (ok, I've just not been caught yet), how long after the 15 year point should it take the LS&GC to come through?

You need to be recommended for it as well as being eligible, so just poke the right people. Should be your OC who writes the citation and recommends you.

**EScotia** · 15-03-2010, 10:57

All my medals were just sent in the post or handed to me by a clerk. Took me more than 2 years to get my FRY medal and then it was just sent in a folded over & selotaped down MoD envelope from 1 Bn REME.

If you get the chance to be presented with it formally then do it in my opinion
for what thats worth