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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 ...
On 12 November 2020, the British Government announced that a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal would be struck and awarded in 2022. [35] The Platinum Jubilee Medal was awarded to people who work in public service, including representatives of the Armed Forces, the emergency services and the prison services.
Commonwealth realms' orders, decorations and medals (in date of award and if authorised to be accepted and worn) Other Commonwealth members' orders, decorations and medals (in date of award and if authorised to be accepted and worn) Foreign orders, decorations and medals (in date of award and if authorised to be accepted and worn)
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.
Military awards and decorations of the United Kingdom (8 C, 56 P) O. ... List of honours of the British Crown awarded to heads of state and royalty;
The King: 1996 – : Member 1st Class of the Order of the Most Esteemed Family Order of Brunei [citation needed]; The Duke of Edinburgh: 5 October 1992: Recipient of Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal
Since 1938 the year of award engraved on the back of the suspension bar. [16] At the top of the ribbon is a second gilt bar ornamented with laurel. [9] The decorations are issued unnamed but some recipients have had their names engraved on the reverse of the suspension bar. [9] The red ribbon is 1.125 in (2.86 cm) wide with narrow blue edges. [13]
The Meritorious Service Medal was instituted on 19 December 1845 for the British Army, to recognise long and meritorious service by warrant officers and non-commissioned officers of the rank of sergeant and above, with a small number of early awards bestowed for gallantry. [4] Recipients were granted an annuity, the amount of which was based on ...