British Empire Miniature Medal CIIIR (Military) Category_Miniature Ribbon Bars 260 × 145 × 35mm

260 × 145 × 35mm

Replaced by the George Cross exchange scheme in 1971

instituted at the same time as the AFC and which was also later made available to other ranks of the RN and Army

Please tick the 'Engraving required' box above to add the engraving service at an additional cost of £12

the Italy Star stands as a proud reminder of the courage and endurance of those who fought to liberate Europe during WWII

British Empire Miniature Medal CIIIR (Military) Category_Miniature Ribbon Bars 260 × 145 × 35mmEstablished by King George V in 1922, and formally entitled the Medal of The Order of The British Empire. Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC. It was awarded particularly for service during air raids in World War Two. From December 1957, a gallantry emblem of crossed oak leaves was established to be worn on all grades of the Order of the British