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Authorised for British Army wear on 29 August 1815. Several other ribbons were worn unofficially. [15] Yellow Cord: Medal for Egypt: 31 July 1802: 8 March – 31 August 1801: HEIC Issue. Awarded in gold to senior officers, and silver to all others eligible. [15] Army Gold Medal: 1806: 1808–1814: Issued to senior officers with battle/action ...
The Military Medal (MM) was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other arms of the armed forces, and to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land.
Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) (27 P) Recipients of the Military Cross (6 C, 2,163 P) Recipients of the Military Medal (3 C, 205 P)
Pages in category "Recipients of the Military Medal" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 205 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Queen Victoria authorised the creation of the Medal for the Best Shot in the British Army, Infantry, by Royal Warrant dated 30 April 1869.The medal, initially struck in bronze and from 1872 in silver, was inscribed with the year in which won and the winner's name, number and regiment.
Military ranks are sorted by the comparative rank of the recipient within the British Armed Forces, where the Royal Navy takes precedence, followed by the British Army and then Royal Air Force. It is customary for Indian and Nepalese names to be written with the family name first, which is followed below unless their citation dictates otherwise ...
British campaign medals are awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, Allied forces and civilians participating in specified military campaigns. Examples include the Defence Medal , for homeland defence in World War II, and the Atlantic Star for World War II sea service in the Atlantic.
British military medals of the Napoleonic Wars (3 C, 9 P) D. ... Recipients of United Kingdom military awards and decorations (27 C, 1 P) V. Victoria Cross (4 C, 14 P)