National Service British Forces Defence Medal Category_Orders & Decorations awarded from 1969 when the

awarded from 1969 when the title Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve was adopted

the cost of the Edward Medal (Mines) was borne by a fund established by a group of philanthropists (including prominent mine owners) and not the state

A This year we have created a bust of Lord Kitchener in honour of the World War I Centenary

The Royal Navy Auxiliary Service Medal was instituted in July 1965 and awarded for 12 years service in the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service (RNXS)

In 1970 the qualification for the award was expanded to include most of the British who served in the Dunkirk sector and their rescue forces

National Service British Forces Defence Medal Category_Orders & Decorations awarded from 1969 when theThe Commemorative National Service British Forces Defence Medal struck to honour all who have served or are currently serving in any British military or civilian services at home or abroad for a minimum period of 30 consecutive days. This Commemorative issue allows those who have served or are currently serving in any British or Commonwealth military or civilian public service to proudly display their allegiance to Crown & Country with this die cast