British Army Medals - Recognition in History Through Different Aspects

Amidst the history, medals have been bestowed to specific people in perception and appreciation of an achievement, accomplishment or rather in regards for a triumphant victory. These medals are significant as they are directly related to a definite military campaign. The medals can range from different class, just like from the highest or superior Military honor available in gratifying the deeds of an individual to the distribution of many low ranked awards to honor a participation which is being done by a bunch of fellow individuals or a group, in order to be a part of a victory. The army medals fall into two expanded categories-

i.      Campaign medals- these are combined with a particular or specific campaign

ii.     Honor and service medals- these are being awarded for bravery or civility and long services respectively

These are the few British army medals, since the accession to the throne by Queen Elizabeth II in 1952, they are-

Firstly, the campaign medals-

•     Victoria Cross
•     Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
•     George Cross
•     Distinguished Flying Cross
•     George Medal
•    Queen’s Gallantry Medal

Secondly, the service medals-

•     Distinguished Service Order
•     Distinguished Service Cross
•     Military Cross
•     Air Force Cross
•     Mention In Des-patches
  
•     Queen’s Commendation For Bravery
•     Bravery In The Air
•     Queen’s Commendation For Valuable Service

The awards in the form of the medals are duly made of gold, silver or bronze relying upon the rank of the award to be given, and are being attached to various coloured ribbons along with it to be worn on their particular military uniform. For more information refer Jamie Cross Collectibles.

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