Medals
British and Commonwealth campaign medals, gallantry awards, long-service and good-conduct medals, plus medal ribbons and ribbon bars. Pre-1900 to modern, attributed where the recipient is known.
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Afghanistan Medal 1878-80 ribbon
Instituted in 1881, the medal was awarded to British and Indian armies for the 2nd Afghan war 1878 - 1880
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Afghanistan Miniature Medal OSM
Miniature dress medal for the British Operational Service Medal with Afghanistan bar, OSM.
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Africa GSM Miniature Medal
Africa General Service Miniature Medal 1902 - 1956
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Africa GSM Miniature medal with Kenya Bar
Africa General Service Miniature Medal 1902 - 1956
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Africa Service Medal Ribbon
WW2 1939 - 1945 African, War Service Medal ribbon.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Arctic Medal 1815 - 1855
Awarded to all men and officers in expeditions to the polar regions from 1815 to 1855. 38mm wide watered ribbon.
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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.
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Army Emergency Reserve Decoration Medal Ribbon
Awarded to the Army Emergency Reserve for 12 years commissioned service, or the Supplementary Reserve. Instituted in 1952.
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Army Long Service Good Conduct Copy Medal
Copy medal of the Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, QE2, modified design.
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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.
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Army Long Service Good Conduct Miniature Medal
Miniature medal of the Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, LSGC.
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Army LSGC GVIR Miniature Medal
Regular Army Long Service Good Conduct Miniature dress medal, with George 6th crown.
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Ashantee Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1874, the medal was awarded to Royal Navy, Army and Native troops, 1873-74 in the Africa Gold Coast
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Ashanti Star Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1896, the medal was awarded to British forces for service on the Gold Coast 1896.
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Australia Service Medal Ribbon
WW2 1939 - 1945 Australian, War Service Medal ribbon.
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Baltic Medal Ribbon
Instituted in 1856, the Baltic medal was awarded to British RN and RM forces in the Baltic Sea 1854-55
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Battle for Malta Medal Ribbon
Medal ribbon for the Battle for Malta Medal.
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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.
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Bomber Command Medal Ribbon
Bomber Command Medal Ribbon
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British Empire Medal Ribbon - Civil
Instituted in 1922, the BEM medal is awarded for meritorious military or civilian service.
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British Empire Medal Ribbon - Military
Instituted in 1922, the BEM medal is awarded for meritorious military or civilian service.