Empire Medals News

June 11, 2026

Court Mounting vs Swing Mounting Explained
Compare court mounting vs swing mounting for British medals. Learn the differences in wear, appearance, care and ceremonial suitability.
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June 9, 2026

Order of Wear Medals Explained Clearly
Learn the correct order of wear medals for British military and civilian awards, with clear guidance on precedence, mounting and common mistakes.
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June 1, 2026

What Medals Did My Relative Earn?
Find out what medals did my relative earn with service records, medal rolls and family clues. A clear guide to identifying British campaign awards.
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May 29, 2026

Military Medal Cleaning Service Explained
Learn what a military medal cleaning service should do, when to use one, and how expert cleaning helps protect finish, ribbons and long-term value.
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May 29, 2026

Military Medal Framing Done Properly
Military medal framing protects service history, preserves condition and presents medals correctly for family display, collecting and remembrance.
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May 13, 2026

Military Medal Mounting Service Explained
A military medal mounting service ensures accurate, parade-ready presentation, secure fixing and lasting protection for valued medals and family groups.
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January 29, 2025

Eligibility criteria for the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) 1994 and 2011
An assessment of the qualification criteria for the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) 1994 and 2011 A formal review of the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal policy and qualification criteria has been carried out to clarify how time on operations contributes...
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January 28, 2025

Introducing the King Charles III Gallantry Medal in Miniature
The King's Gallantry Medal, also known as the KGM, was established on June 20th, 1974 to recognise exceptional acts of bravery. While originally meant as a civilian honour, it is frequently granted to members of the military for displaying courage...
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January 28, 2025

How are British police medals engraved
Engraving for Police Service medals is as follows: The King's & Queen’s Police Medal: The recipient's name, rank, and force are engraved on the rim of the medal. Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal: The recipient's name and rank are engraved...
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