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The British Empire Medal (BEM; formerly British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service) is a British and Commonwealth award for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. [1] The current honour was created in 1922 to replace the original medal, which had been established in 1917 as part of the Order of the British ...
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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 ...
As part of the British honours system, Special Honours are issued at the Monarch's pleasure at any given time. The Special Honours refer to the awards made within royal prerogative, operational honours and other honours awarded outside the New Years Honours and Birthday Honours.
King George V Coronation Medal; King George V Police Coronation Medal; King George V Silver Jubilee Medal; King George VI Coronation Medal; King's Ambulance Service Medal; King's Fire Service Medal; King's Gallantry Medal; King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom; King's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom; King's Police Medal
From 14 January 1958, any individual made a member of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry (in the grades of Commander, Officer, Member), or awarded the British Empire Medal for gallantry, could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge. [57] Medal bar
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The British Empire Medal (formally British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service) is a British medal awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. [2] It may be awarded posthumously, and is granted in recognition of meritorious civil or military service.