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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.
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
Non-military awards of the British Empire Medal resumed in 2012, starting with 293 BEMs awarded for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. [19] In 2017 the centenary of the order was celebrated with a service at St Paul's Cathedral. [15]
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;
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)
The George Cross (GC) is the highest award bestowed by the British government for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. In the British honours system, the George Cross, since its introduction in 1940, has been equal in stature to the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for valour. [2]
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.