it was extended to officers of the RAF for acts of gallantry on the ground and during World War One there was provision made for officers of the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines

An MBE is also awarded for local ÌÎÌÒhands-oní´ service which stands out as an example to other people

Each medal is British made in the same historic factories that produced the original wartime medals

ribbon emblems

King George V authorised the issue of the Memorial Plaque to commemorate members of the British and Commonwealth forces who died as a result of the conflict

Waterloo Medal Miniature Civilian Service it was extended to officersProbably the single most important medal in British medallic history. This medal was awarded for the battle of Waterloo and Quatre Bras and Ligny. This was the first medal to be named to the recipient around the rim, awarded to all ranks, awarded to next of kin of those killed and issued very shortly after the battle itself. Around 38,000 medals were awarded. This example features the original style suspension as issued although many recipients