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(Military Division) GCB: 27 May 1725 [5] [6] 27 May 1725 – present [5] [6] Prior to 2 January 1815, this grade was known as a Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath. [5] [6] Member of the Order of Merit (Military Division) OM: 23 June 1902 [7] 23 June 1902 – present [7] Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (Military ...
In May 1902, rank badges were moved to sleeve's cuff and company-grade officer badges were slightly modified: [7] Captain: Three Bath stars. Lieutenant: Two Bath stars. Second Lieutenant: One Bath star. In 1919, a new order was issued by the Horse Guards office—all Guards officers would wear special star badges. Grenadier Guards: Garter star.
Baronet's Badge Bt/Btss [note 2] Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India [note 1] GCSI; Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George GCMG; Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire [note 1] GCIE; Companion of the Order of the Crown of India [note 1] CI; Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Royal ...
The badge is an enamelled, engraved, and pinned, lapel badge with the words 'HM Armed Forces - Veteran'. It encompasses the Tri-Service, Anchor of the Royal Navy, Crossed Swords of the British Army and Eagle motif of the Royal Air Force. [6] A Veteran's Badge being proudly worn on a lapel.
British military specialty badges (1 P) R. Royal Air Force crests (4 C, 1 P, 33 F) Royal Navy ship's badges (2 C, 78 F) Pages in category "British military insignia"
British campaign medals are awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, Allied forces and civilians participating in specified military campaigns. Examples include the Defence Medal, for homeland defence in World War II, and the Atlantic Star for World War II sea service in the Atlantic.
For example, the British Empire Medal temporarily ceased to be awarded in the UK in 1993, as was the companion level award of the Imperial Service Order (although its medal is still used). The British Empire Medal was revived, however, in 2012 with 293 BEMs awarded for the 2012 Birthday Honours , and has continued to be awarded in some other ...
In the British Army, ACI 1118 specified that the design for the formation sign should be approved by the general officer commanding the formation and reported to the War Office. [51] A further order of December 1941 (ACI 2587) specified the material of the uniform patch as printed cotton (ordnance issue), this replaced the embroidered felt (or ...