For Campaign Service Medal New?

Hi,
I'm trying to figure out if this medal is new. Small, 3/4" across, no name or numbers along the edge. The colours on the ribbon are off in the photo, the ribbon is purple and green.
Mary

 

It is a miniature of a British General Service Medal (usually called a GSM). The bars represent campaigns served in, in the late 1950s, early 60s.

Miniature medals were worn on formal occasions when not in uniform. A full sized, named medal with three bars would be worth $200 or more, the miniature, much less.

 

Hi Cxgirl,
Your monitor must be off, on mine it is a true purple and green. Nice medal by the way. lol
greg

 

I'm trying to figure out if this medal is new.

I forgot to answer this bit. Miniatures you can buy new now.

This seller offers a choice of clasps (bars) as required.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEDALS-GS...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item258c78ca74

If you have any provenance tying it to a serviceman........but I assume you don't since you are asking if it is new.

 

Hi Davey,
The colors are showing green with a wide purple stripe.
greg

 

The modeling on each side does not look up to official standards. Cruder than I would expect on an officially issued medal.

 

Thanks for all the information!
I have no history on this, it came with a box of other pins and medals. I agree bob, I thought this looked a little crude. So this is an official issue but new?
greg, the purple is not showing the correct shade.
Here are some of the other pieces this came with.
Mary

 

Davey, I thought it was Canadian.
Mary

 

The US military also uses miniature medals for dress uniforms, but I haven't noticed them being cruder because they're smaller. I'll have to check hubby's uniform closet tomorrow and take a closer look.