sentences:  No clasp was awarded, although personnel who took part in Operation Maidenly or Operation Barras were entitled to add a silver rosette to their award.The OSM for Afghanistan was awarded for service as part of the Afghan War, encompassing Operation Veritas, Operation Herrick and Operation Toral, and other operations included under those overall missions.Recipients of the medal are eligible to be awarded the "Afghanistan" clasp if they have served in Afghanistan itself for a period of time (which varies depending on the operation).