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Thirlwall Prize: awarded for the best essay about British history or literature for a subject with original research. Thomas Bond Sprague Prize: awarded to the student or students showing the greatest distinction in Part III of the Mathematical Tripos examinations. Tyson Medal: awarded for the best performance in subjects relating to astronomy.
The Order of Merit (French: Ordre du Mérite) [n 1] is an order of merit for the Commonwealth realms, recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or the promotion of culture. Established in 1902 by Edward VII, admission into the order remains the personal gift of its Sovereign—currently Edward VII's great ...
24 June 1850 – 5 June 1916. Military officer, Colonial Administrator. 4. The Lord Rayleigh. 26 June 1902. 12 November 1842 – 30 June 1919. Physicist.
The honours system consists of three types of award: Honours are used to recognise merit in terms of achievement and service; Decorations tend to be used to recognise specific deeds; Medals are used to recognise service on a particular operation or in a specific theatre, long or valuable service, and good conduct.
A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion, bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and carried by the organization's members. Traditionally, they might be given to prove membership when asked and to enhance morale. They are also collected by service members and law enforcement personnel.
The arms, crest, badge and supporters forming the university's coat of arms were granted on 10 April 2008, in Grant 173/189, by the College of Arms. [48] The books represent the university's focus on learning and scholarship. The scattering of small stars, represent navigation, which has played a key role in the history of the city and the ...
Rosette (decoration) Médaille de la Résistance with a large rosette attached to the medal's suspension ribbon. Smaller rosettes are usually worn separately. A rosette / roʊˈzɛt / is a small, circular device that is typically presented with a medal. The rosettes are either worn on the medal to denote a higher rank, or for situations where ...
Athletes at the University of Cambridge may be awarded a full blue (or simply a blue), half blue, first team colours or second team colours for competing at the highest level of university sport, which must include being in a varsity match or race against the University of Oxford. A full blue is the highest honour that may be bestowed on a ...