Originally, the VC ribbon was dark blue for the Royal Navy and crimson (red) for the Army. The VC was introduced on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria to reward acts of valour during the Crimean War. In 1918, King George V approved the crimson ribbon to be adopted by all three services. It is …
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Medal, United Nations Service (Korea)
Context: The United Nations Service Medal was instituted 12 December 1950 for service from 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 and was earned for serving one day under United Nations’ command in Korea or adjacent areas. Eligibility and criteria: The medal was also awarded for an aggregate of 30 days, which need not have …
Medal, UN Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP)
Context: In the interest of international peace and security, the mission was established in March 1964 to use its best efforts to prevent the recurrence of fighting between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and, as necessary, to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a return to normal conditions. Eligibility …
Medal, UN Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) back of medal
Context This mission was established to help implement certain provisions of the Governors Island Agreement signed by the Haitian parties on 3 July 1993. In 1993, UNMIH’s mandate was to assist in modernizing the armed forces of Haiti and establishing a new police force. Eligibility and criteria: The medal is awarded for 90 consecutive days …
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Medal, Korea (1951 Queen’s Korea Medal)
The Korea Medal (1951) is sometimes referred to as the Queen’s Korea Medal to distinguish it from the United Nations Service Medal. This medal was instituted July 1951 by King George VI for an award to the British Commonwealth forces, except South Africa, who were deployed to Korea and the surrounding waters between 2nd July, 1950 and 27th July, 1953. …
Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee (2002)
The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal was created in 2002 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ascension of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the throne in 1952. The Medal was awarded to Canadians who made outstanding and exemplary contributions to their communities or to Canada as a whole. Description: It is a …
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Medal, Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
The Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry, established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. It comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male or dame if female. King George V founded the order to fill gaps in the British honors system. Members of the military division …
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NATO Medal for Kosovo (NATO-K)
Context: The conflict in the Kosovo province of the Yugoslav Federal Republic started at the beginning of 1998 with armed incidents between the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and the Yugoslav military and police force. The armed conflict caused a humanitarian catastrophe which had to be urgently addressed by a concerted action of the broad international …
Medal, Military Valour (MMV)
Context: Military Valour Decorations are national honours awarded to recognize acts of valour, self-sacrifice, or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. Eligibility and Criteria: A person is eligible to be awarded a Military Valour Decoration if that person, on or after 1 January 1993, is: • a member of the Canadian Forces; …
Medal, Military (MM)
Context: The medal was instituted on 25 March 1916. Eligibility and Criteria: The medal is awarded to Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and non-commissioned members for individual or associated acts of bravery on the recommendation of a Commander-in-Chief in the field. Description: It is a circular, silver medal, 1.42 inch in diameter. For mounting, an ornate …