Medal Ribbons
Replacement and New Medal Ribbons
-
Afghanistan Medal 1878-80 ribbon
Instituted in 1881, the medal was awarded to British and Indian armies for the 2nd Afghan war 1878 - 1880
-
Africa Service Medal Ribbon
WW2 1939 - 1945 African, War Service Medal ribbon.
-
Air Efficiency Award Medal Ribbon
Awarded for 10 years of efficient service in the Volunteer and Auxiliary Air Forces. AAF, RAAF, RAFVR. Instituted in 1948.
-
Air Force Cross Ribbon
Instituted in June 1918, originally the AFC was awarded to Officers and Warrant Officers of the RAF, more recently available to all ranks.
-
Air Force Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1918, the AFM was originally awarded to NCO's and other men of the RAF for courage not on active operations.
-
Arctic Medal 1815 - 1855
Awarded to all men and officers in expeditions to the polar regions from 1815 to 1855. 38mm wide watered ribbon.
-
Arctic Medal 1875-1876 Ribbon
The Arctic Medal was awarded to officers and men serving in the Arctic expedition from 17 July 1875 to 2 November 1876 on HMS Alert and Discovery.
-
Army Emergency Reserve Decoration Medal Ribbon
Awarded to the Army Emergency Reserve for 12 years commissioned service, or the Supplementary Reserve. Instituted in 1952.
-
Army Long Service Good Conduct Medal Ribbon
Plain Crimson ribbon used for the pre-1917 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Since 1870 awarded for 18 years exemplary conduct.
-
Ashantee Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1874, the medal was awarded to Royal Navy, Army and Native troops, 1873-74 in the Africa Gold Coast
-
Ashanti Star Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1896, the medal was awarded to British forces for service on the Gold Coast 1896.
-
Australia Service Medal Ribbon
WW2 1939 - 1945 Australian, War Service Medal ribbon.
-
Baltic Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1856, the Baltic medal was awarded to British RN and RM forces in the Baltic Sea 1854-55
-
Battle for Malta Medal Ribbon
Medal ribbon for the Battle for Malta Medal.
-
Belgian Croix de Guerre Medal Ribbon
The Belgian Oorlogskruis is a Belgium award bestowed as a unit award or to individuals who distinguish themselves by acts of heroism in combat.
-
Bomber Command Medal Ribbon
Bomber Command Medal Ribbon
-
British Empire Medal Ribbon - Civil
Instituted in 1922, the BEM medal is awarded for meritorious military or civilian service.
-
British Empire Medal Ribbon - Military
Instituted in 1922, the BEM medal is awarded for meritorious military or civilian service.
-
British Forces Germany Medal Ribbon
British Forces Germany Medal Ribbon
-
Cadet Forces Medal Ribbon
Originally awarded to commissioned officers and adult NCO's for 12 years service in the Cadet Force. Instituted in 1950.
-
Campaign Service Medal since 1962 Ribbon
Campaign Service Medal, CSM since 1962 Medal Ribbon
-
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1943, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was awarded to Canadian volunteer forces in WW2 1939 - 1945.
-
Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1842, the Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul medal was awarded to British and HEIC forces in Afghanistan 1841-42.
-
Cape of Good Hope GSM Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1900, the Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal was awarded to Local Forces and Volunteers, 1880 - 1897