Military Cross GVIThe Military Cross. awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land.

The criteria̴ for all is 15 years of good conduct from the date of any offence which would previously precluded̴ the award of the LSGC

The plaques became treasured family heirlooms and remain one of the most important memorial artefacts associated with the First World War

presumably this was due to the cost of making individual bars with so many acts of gallantry being performed

the General Service Medal 1962-2007 was awarded to recognise service in minor campaigns that fell short of full scale war

ensuring historical accuracy and exceptional quality

the famous Hamlet skull

Awarded for acts of heroism and courage in extreme danger

and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy in the air

The General Service Medal with South Vietnam Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore

Issued to the families of those who died as a result of their wartime service

Key Features:

The OBE: Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire