Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa Size:Full Size This ribbon was created to

This ribbon was created to provide a flexible form of recognition for those missions or tasks which size or scope does not justify the creation of a separate ribbon

straight-end cross pattee (four arms

recognizes police officers who have served in an exemplary manner

Canadians who have performed or are prepared to perform good services for the Order

While the length of service required for recognition has varied

Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa Size:Full Size This ribbon was created toThe Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa, known simply as the Ebola Medal, is a service medal for issue to the Armed Forces, and to civilians working either for Her Majesty's Government or NGOs in support of the British Government's response to the Ebola crisis that began in 2014. The medal is the first medal awarded by the UK Government for a humanitarian crisis response. The qualifying period for award of the medal is from 23 March 2014 onwards.