The MOH is an elite medal.
Similarly, in these current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, I am aware of one Victoria Cross being awarded to New Zealand, and one Victoria Cross to Australia. I do not know if any have been awarded to British forces during this time.
It doesn’t surprise me at all that there have been only six MoH recipients during these conflicts.
I think that this is a reaction to the give aways in Viet Nam, I still think that D. Birdwell should have gotten the Blue Max, along with his Platoon Sargent, Silver Star and DSC respectively.