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First established By Queen Victoria, 4 December 1854 ( Gazette issue 21635 ). See all of the enemyto members of the armed forces Read more, Awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during Fleet Read more, Awarded for an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against Order of the Bath, Military, Companions Chapel Stall Plate, General Robert Douglas, C.B., Royal Artillery, recipient of a spectacular Peninsular Army Gold Cross, for Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees and Nivelle. $165, P-1615 WWI Citation Certificate for a 2ND Division Lt. They are: For policy files on medals, see series ADM 1 code 85, ADM 116 code 85, AIR 1, AIR 2, HO 45 code 30, MT 9 code 6, T 300 and T 333 and WO 32 code 50. Both posthumous honours as Killed in Action as a Military Medal, GV, 11843 1st Class Airman, G.H. Take pictures of the military collectibles you wish to sell. More than 300 members of the Union Defence Forces were awarded the applicable British versions of the decoration during the two World Wars. Check published sources, such as those in the further reading section of this guide, before you start a search for records of recommendations or citations as they may provide exact document references and additional information. $45, M-1502 Verdun Certificate Approx 8 x 14. A recommendation is a full statement, usually supplied by a commanding officer, of why a medal should be awarded to an individual. Military Cross, GV, 1914-15 Star Trio, Captain William Shairp, Cameron Highlanders and Labour Corps, awarded the MC for saving a fellow Officers life. Welshman. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. [15], These colonial Distinguished Conduct Medals were of the same design as the British version, with an additional territorial or unit inscription on the reverse, in a curved line above the regular inscription. vol. uniform, including an early version of the 78TH Division Distinguished Flying Corss Group of 6, dated 1944, attributed to Flt Lt iand Pilot Ian MacLaren Pearson, 7 Squadron, crashed in Germany on a night raid to Berlin, before Boer War D.C.M. Weve created an overview of the major medals for gallantry or meritorious service, including individual stories behind the acts of valour and devotion to duty that achieved them. serving in WW1. WW1 MEDALS PAIR MARKED TO RIMS 253140 AC2 RAF / SERVICE MEDALS. Scott Addington,ForConspicuousGallantry: Winners of the Military Cross and Bar during the Great War. $55, M-1633 Rare Silver Medal given to the builders of the Distinguished Service Order, VR, QSA, 6 bars, KSA, 2 bars, Captain Edward Rex King, D.S.O. Choose from the categories below. Associate of the Royal Red Cross, A.R.R.C. $35. Toon, Royal Navy Product Code: MM-3381 Regiment: Royal Navy Era: WW1 and WW2 Availability: Out of Stock Price: 1,200.00 Enquire Product Enquiry Submit Add to Cart Add to Wishlist Description Our Guarantee Orders for gallantry medals (especially in the 19th century) may be accompanied by details of recipients and of the action that led to the award. For1935-1990 see the online copies of WO 373. J. meritorious service, including individual stories behind the acts of valour and three hostile machines and shot one of them down. The highest military decoration, awarded forvalour and devotion to dutyin the face servicesRead more, Awarded foracts of valour, courage or devotion to duty when flying by officers and Royal Navy, who was onboard HMS Berwick when they rammed and sunk HMS Tiger followed 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medal, France Croix de Guerre, 41261, Sergt A.S. Bell, R.A.M.C. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Ribbon has been sewn to a ribbon and wear a decoration of a spray of oak leaves in bronzeRead more, The Gazette is published by TSO (The Stationery Office) under the superintendence The four men became casualties, and he went on by himself, Lloyds Medal for Meritorious Service, Silver, 4th Type issue, with blank reverse, an unnamed specimen. 2005 Bay State Militaria & Antiques - All Rights Reserved, WWI Medals, Badges and Kings Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom, GVI, with sewn on ribbon pin for wear, in original fitted case with matching lapel ribbon pin. Countries, M-1634 Ship Building "War Service" badge. $45, M-1327 WWI State medal for the Pennsylvania Among the numerous medals and awards covered by the guide are the: For advice on civilian gallantry awards consult our Civilian gallantry medals guide. Contact the Ministry of Defence who may be able to supply you with the file reference. This product is available for international shipping. without lightning bolt. $40, M-1397 National Guard Sharpshooter badge. Distinguished Service Medal, D.S.M. Or browse our previous auctions using our text-based directory. George V 2nd Issue with For Gallantry reverse, robed effigy, an original striking with the naming neatly erased. Almost all gallantry awards to British nationals are publicly announced in the official government newspaper, the London Gazette. bandaging and carrying in wounded on his back. or Best Offer. It is the oldest British award for gallantry and was a second level military decoration, ranking below the Victoria Cross, until it was discontinued in 1993 when it was replaced by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. of His Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO), part of The National Archives. [2][3][4][5][6] The Meritorious Service Medal, established in 1845 to reward long serving warrant officers and sergeants, was awarded several times up to 1854 for gallantry in action, although this was not the medal's main purpose. Scotsman who grew up in British War Medal, 1300 Private Patrick Rogers, D.C.M., 14th Hussars, long server of the 14th Hussars since 1896. If you know of an individual who received a British military medal or award for an act of bravery, gallantry or for meritorious service between 1854 and c1990 and you want to find out whether a record of the award and why it was awarded exist, this guide will be of use. See the colonial gazettes for the colonies of West Africa. Military awards exchanged between British and foreign armies from 1946 onwards are searchable by name and award in the recommendations (WO 373) online. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. operations against the enemy Read more, Though not a medal, for actions during WW1, soldiers were entitled to receive a certificate of His Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO), part of The National Archives. There was always a delay between the gallant deed, the actual award of a medal, and publication in the London Gazette. $50: M-1560 WW1 Medalle Militaire. Our collectors centre is regularly updated with new medals for sale. All awards of the Distinguished Conduct Medal were notified in the London Gazette and, during the First World War, citations were generally also included. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events.Sign up, All content is available under the Open Government Licence or Best Offer. Groups and singles for Gallant and Distinguished Conduct, Worcestershire Medal Service Ltd Haycraft, Royal Air Force, one of only 92 issued named to the R.A.F. World War I and World War II a group of nine to Lieut. Military Cross, 1915 Star Trio, 2nd Lieut John William Willey, Durham Light Infantry Officer, former underage enlistee in the Grenadier Guards. A rare WW2 Gallantry medal for Foreign Nationals. Originally had 2 additional palm devices. numbered and engraved with original box. $45, M-1376 American Legion 1920s bronze medal for Student Maj. White for Fire Service Under Shelling, United Kingdom. decorated gas mask and bag, All the patches removed from the unnamed example as awarded to Foreign Recipients. government named and engraved Purple Heart, named New York OBE and World War II group of six to 6208074 Sjt. WebOverview. Neck Badge in Gold and enamels, screw nut reverse, 2nd Class full blue centre, 1st Type Pre WW2 issue. $40, M-1578 WW1 Belgian Commemorative Medal. Military Cross, GVI issue, officially dated 1940 on reverse, mounted on silk ribbon with pin for wear, a rare award for 1940. Military Medal, GV, World War 1 issue, unnamed as issued to Foreign recipients. WebWW1 Medals, Awards and Badges. Military Medal, GV, World War 1 issue, neatly erased, Albert Medal, for saving life at Sea, 2nd Class, Bronze, superb quality modern hand made replica, made from the original dies. Our price is lower than the manufacturer's "minimum advertised price." Where medals are mailed from: Navy Instituted in 1854, the Distinguished Conduct Medal was awarded to Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers, and men, serving in any of the sovereign's military forces, for distinguished conduct in the field. Pip, Squeak and Wilfred are the nicknames given to three British WWI campaign medals that are the most likely medals to be found among family heirlooms:The 1914-15Star, theWar Medaland theVictory Medal. READ This section covers commemorative and campaign medals. Boy Scout Cross for Gallantry, in Silver, Reverend R.C. Awarded for Bravery in an attack at St Julien, Ypres. In bespoke fitted case. Military Medal, GV, 32123 Private Christopher Charles Thomas, 2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment, shot multiple times and taken prisoner on 27th May 1918 at Champagne, awarded MM during his An Original Kings Commendation for Brave Conduct Badge, the first type economy badges made from plastic during WW2. 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[21] The last Australian DCM award was announced in The London Gazette on 1 September 1972 for Vietnam,[22] as was the last New Zealand award, announced on 25 September 1970. G.V. World War I coincided with numerous advances in technology, resulting in the introduction of new hardware and combat accessories on the issue, unnamed as issued. Post War, a total of 153 DCMs were earned between 1947 and 1979, including 45 to Australian and New Zealand forces for service in Vietnam. Major military awards of the First World War, available from The Gazette website. A DCM to the 13th Squadron; Royal Flying Corps, A First War French-Made Distinguished Conduct Medal; Reduced Size, A GV Distinguished Conduct Medal as Issued to Foreigners, A Military Cross & D.C.M. The following records, however, can be viewed or downloaded online: You can use our catalogue to search for records. Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star Trio, Territorial Efficiency Medal, Warrant Officer 2nd Class C. Taylor, 1/5th Bty 1/1st East Lancs Brigade R.F.A. University. Distinguished Conduct Medal, Sergt later Lieut Arthur John Harry Lord, 6th Dragoon Guards, who was killed in action following his commission with the Leicesteshire Regiment on 18th September 1918. Medals issued before 1939 can no longer be replaced. Distinguished Conduct Medal, D.C.M. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. A citation is a brief official statement, taken from the recommendation, of why a medal was awarded. 2nd Class, Silver, GV, WW1 period issue, on silk bow ribbon for wear. $35: M-1569 New Jersey State WW1 Medal. [17] Until that time, only the Victoria Cross and a mention in dispatches could be awarded posthumously. WebA Distinguished Conduct Medal for Engaging Enemy Sniper Party $2,500 View GB1563 Add to Compare A Great War D.C.M. A significant number of medals and awards were given for gallantry or meritorious service for those who fought during theGreat War. Click here for more info. Visit the National Archives bookshop for a range of available publications about British military gallantry medals. $35, M-1565 Very scarce Knights of Columbus medal for men You can search the Gazette by name, service number, publication date and type of award. Associate of the Royal Red Cross, A.R.R.C. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Printed in WebM-1578 WW1 Belgian Commemorative Medal. With single original silk tunic ribbon bar. National Guard. [29] (Lists of WW1 awards to allied forces are kept in country specific files within the WO 388/6 series at Kew, and were published in 2018. Browse our stock from all other countries of the world. active operations against the enemy, to personnel of the Royal Air Force and other The following general advice will also help you get started: In some cases, to view records you will need to find document references and either order copies or visit us to view the original documents in person.