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Jul 9, 2024 · Documents to download. 'Stolen Valour': An international comparison (986 KB , PDF) Some military imposters wear a uniform to gain attention but, in some cases, individuals have fraudulently accessed financial support from military charities, secured employment and used the impact of deployment-related illness to gain leniency during court ...
Jun 28, 2024 · In the intricate world of military uniforms, the symbolism and significance behind the medals and ribbons adorning the chests of service members hold a deep-rooted history and honor. These meticulously crafted emblems reflect valor, sacrifice, and dedication, embodying the essence of duty and distinction in the realm of armed forces.
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Coronation Medal 1953
The MODMedal Office is unable to accept and assess applications for Her Majesty The Queen’s Coronation Medal 1953. (Dec 2018)
Clarification of the qualification criteria for the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) 1994 and 2011
A formal review of the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal policy and qualification criteria has been conducted to resolve ambiguity over how time on operations is counted towards the ACSM. More detailed information about the review, guidance on eligibility and how to apply can be found on The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) 1994 and 2011 Policy Review 2020.
You can’t apply for these awards. You must be recommended to qualify. You can read recommendations for honours and awards at The National Archives. The awards below are listed in the official ‘order of precedence’, The letters in brackets are put after a person’s surname to show their award.
All World War 1 medals were issued to the recipient or next of kin after the war ended. You can only apply if the medal was returned, and you can provide a medal card or rollwhich includes this information. The MODMedal Office does not provide replacement World War 1 medals. You can buy replicas or original named medals from a medal dealer.
You can apply for a World War 2 medalif you meet the criteria. Nine stars were issued for the campaigns of World War 2. The colours of the ribbons have symbolic significance and are believed to have been designed personally by King George VI. No more than five stars may be awarded to one person. The retrospective introduction of the Arctic Star in ...
General Service Medal 1918-62
The General Service Medal (GSM) 1918-1962 was awarded to army and RAFpersonnel who meet the qualifying criteria for service in any of the following geographical areas: 1. South Persia 2. Kurdistan 3. Iraq 4. North West Persia 5. Southern Desert Iraq 6. Northern Kurdistan 7. Palestine 8. South East Asia 1945 to 1946 9. Palestine 1945 to 1948 10. Malaya 11. Cyprus 12. Near East 13. Arabian Peninsula 14. Brunei 15. Canal Zone The medal is also awarded for: 1. Bomb and Mine Clearance 1945 to 1949...
Naval General Service Medal 1915
The Naval General Service Medal (GSM) 1915 was awarded to Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel who meet the qualifying criteria for service in any of the following geographical areas: 1. Palestine 1936-1939 2. South East Asia 1945-46 3. Palestine 1945-48 4. Malaya 5. Yangtze 1949 6. Canal Zone 7. Cyprus 8. Near East 9. Arabian Peninsula 10. Brunei The medal is also awarded for: 1. Minesweeping 1945-51 2. Bomb and Mine Clearance 1945-49 3. Bomb and Mine Clearance 1945-53 4. Bomb and Mine Clea...
The Africa General Service Medal with Kenya Clasp
The Africa Medal with Kenya Clasp is awarded for 91 days or more service within designated operational areas in Kenya. To apply for the Africa General Service Medal With Kenya Clasp, you must have 1. 91 days or more service in Kenya during the period 21st October 1952 and 17th November 1956 inclusive.
HM The Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal 1977
The Silver Jubilee Medal was awarded to personnel to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II accession. The MODMedal Office no longer issues this medal.
HM The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal 2002
The Golden Jubilee Medal was awarded to personnel to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II accession. To apply for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, you must: 1. have been in effective service on 6 February 2002 and 2. completed a minimum of five years reckonableservice and were enlisted on or before 7 February 1997 and 3. served with the regular, reserve or cadet forces. 4. as a reserve, obtained five annual training year certificates of efficiency, one of which must have been...
HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012
The Diamond Jubilee Medal was awarded to personnel to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II accession. To apply for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, you must have: 1. been in effective service on 6 February 2012 and 2. completed a minimum of five years’ reckonableservice and were enlisted on or before 7 February 2007 and 3. served with the regular, reserve or cadet forces. 4. as a reserve, obtained five annual training year certificates of efficiency, one of which must have b...
Meritorious Service Medal
The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) recognises long term service in the armed forces of non commissioned ranks. Officers may be considered immediately after commissioning. You cannot apply for this medal, it’s only issued to current serving personnel who have been recommended by the commanding officer. To be considered, you must: 1. have 20 years’ reckonableservice 2. be at least a substantive sergeant or equivalent 3. be a holder of the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 4. have been judged...
Accumulated Campaign Service Medal
The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) is awarded to army, RAF, Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel to recognise continued campaign service. To apply for the ACSM, you must have completed 1,080 days aggregated by 1 January 2008 in theatres which would have merited: 1. a General Service Medal 1962-2007 (Northern Ireland, Air Ops Iraq) 2. an Operational Service Medal(Sierra Leone, Afghanistan) 3. an Iraq Medal If your aggregated service falls short of 1,080 days by 1 January 2008, the...
Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 2011
The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) 2011 is awarded to army, RAF, Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel to recognise continued campaign service. To apply for the ACSM 2011, you must have completed 720 days aggregated service and be serving either on or after 1 January 2008. Your service must have merited: 1. a General Service Medal 1962-2007 (Northern Ireland, Air Ops Iraq) 2. an Operational Service Medal (Sierra Leone, Afghanistan) 3. an Iraq Medal If you go on to complete a furth...
Dec 28, 2016 · Distinguished Flying Cross. Soldier’s Medal (Non Combat Award) The Bronze Star. Purple Heart. Fast-forward to current day, and the number of personal awards has doubled by eight, including a 450% increase in medals that can be awarded in non-combat related actions. New awards are listed in bold. Medal of Honor.
3 September 1939 – 8 May 1945. Awarded for any length of operational service north of the Arctic Circle by members of the British Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy. The qualifying period recognises the particular severity of the conditions experienced by those who served in the Arctic. Air Crew Europe Star.
Jan 13, 2010 · While it is not an offence to own medals which have not been awarded to you, it is illegal under section 197 of the Army Act 1955 to use these to pretend to be a member of the armed forces. (This act will be superseded by the Armed Forces Act 2006 in November.) The act makes wearing any military decoration, badge, wound stripe or emblem without ...
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Jun 2, 2021 · Introduced in 1856 to reward acts of valor in the face of the enemy, the medal has been awarded 1,358 times to 1,353 individual recipients, and only 14 medals have been awarded since the end of ...
