India Medal 1895 - 1902 MiniatureThis medal replaced the earlier India General Service Medal which had covered the campaigns from 1854, and featured the older portrait of Queen Victoria until 1901 when Edward VII assumed the throne. The ribbon is crimson and green representing the heraldic colour of Britain and the sacred colour of the prophet. Please note this is for the medal and ribbon only, the clasp shown can be purchased separately.

Instituted in 1918 alongside the Air Force Cross

the Capulet Rose and Montague Swords from Romeo and Juliet

Why is it called the Death Penny

Medals that are issued named ('named' being the term used for engraving) have details diamond engraved on the reverse̴ to MoD standard

180 second bars and one third bar

The first awards of this MM were made during the Korean War although often awards announced in the name of The Queen resulted in a recipient recieving the medal with the head of King George VI

Burma Star Medal (Replica)

The roll of individuals entitled to this is held in the National Archives

it was forbidden to wear on a military uniform

only one emblem is worn regardless of how many time an individual is mentioned

North West Arabian Sea

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