Context: The Italy Star is a Second World War medal. Eligibility and criteria: The star was awarded for a minimum of one day operational service in Sicily or Italy between 11 June 1943 and 08 May 1945. Description: The six–pointed star is yellow, copper-zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and …
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Medal, George The
The George Medal (GM), instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI, is a decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, awarded for gallantry, typically to civilians. Criteria: The medal is granted in recognition of “acts of great bravery”. The original warrant for the George Medal did not explicitly permit it to be awarded …
Medal, George Cross (GC): 1940 – Present
The GC is the highest gallantry award for civilians but also for military personnel whose actions would not normally be eligible to receive military awards, such as gallantry not in the face of the enemy. The George Cross (GC) was created on 24 September 1940. At this time, during the height of the German aggression, there …
Medal, France and Germany Star
Context: The France and Germany Star is a Second World War medal. Eligibility and criteria: The star was awarded for one day or more of service in France, Belgium, Holland or Germany between 06 June 1944 (D-Day) and 08 May 1945. Description: The six-pointed star is yellow, copper-zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design …
Medal, Cross, Victoria (VC)
Context: Military valour decorations are national honours awarded in recognition of acts of valour, self-sacrifice, or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. Four Canadians were awarded the (British) Victoria Cross for their heroic actions on Vimy Ridge during the First World War. It was awarded for conspicuous bravery or some daring or …
Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal
(French: Médaille canadienne du maintien de la paix) is a campaign medal created October 21, 1999 to recognize the contributions of all Canadian Peacekeepers toward the ultimate goal of peace, after the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations was awarded that year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Context: The prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to all United Nations Peacekeepers in 1988 in recognition of their …
Medal, British Meritorious Service (MSM)
Context: This medal was awarded for valuable and commendable service. Eligibility and Criteria: The medal was awarded to those in the permanent forces including Warrant Officers and senior Non-commissioned Officers (NCOs) (Sergeant or above), who were discharged after 21 years of service (18 if disabled) and had earned the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. …
Medal, British Empire (Military and Civil) (BEM)
Context: The Medal of the Order of the British Empire is for Meritorious Service. This medal replaced the Medal of the Order of the British Empire (1917-1922) and had a military and a civil division. Eligibility and Criteria: The medal was awarded for commendable service which warranted such a mark of royal appreciation. Description: It …
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Medal, War (Victory Medal) 1939-1945
Context: The War Medal 1939-1945 is a Second World War medal. Eligibility and criteria: The medal was awarded to all full-time personnel of the Armed Forces and Merchant Marines for serving for 28 days between 03 September 1939 and 02 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea. …
Tin Snips
A tool is any handheld instrument or simple piece of equipment used to do a particular kind of work. Shown below are items from the CSS Museum and new items if purchased today. Snips, Tin – Tin snips (also known as tinner snips and shears) are hand tools specifically designed to cut sheet metal. They are highly …