Thank you for explaining this because I too was confuse. It makes perfect sense to me now.
Both my parents served 1948-1960 in Malaysia, then served in Germany for four years and then went back to S ...

These explains a lot. I am the daughter of a serviceman, an Army brat from the 50's and 60's if you like.
My father sent his application off soon after 2005 when he found out about the Pingat Jasa by ...

There are several websites where you can buy a Pingat Jasa. I am probably going to have to buy one as my father has already waited 18 months already with absolutely no reply to his application. As he ...

Where and what is your name enscribed. Initial and then surname? Full name? Name service number?
I going to buy one from ebay and have it personalised. Fed up of waiting.

There is also a commemorative medal for forces who served in Germany.