Empire Medals News

Learn how die struck vs cast medals differ in detail, weight, finish and durability, so you can choose a faithful medal for wear, display or collection.

Learn how to preserve family medals through safe handling, careful cleaning, correct storage and respectful framing for future generations to treasure.

Understand medal clasps meaning on British awards, from campaign bars and repeat service to correct order, entitlement, mounting and family preservation.

Learn how to wear miniature medals correctly for mess dress and formal civilian occasions, with guidance on position, order of wear and mounting details.

Can military medals be restored? Learn when careful cleaning, repair, remounting and conservation protect condition, history and ceremonial appearance.

Our British medal mounting service review explains court and swing mounting, materials, turnaround and the checks that keep medals correct for parade wear.

Miniature medals vs full size: learn when each is worn, how they are mounted, and how to preserve a correct, respectful medal presentation with care.

Can military medals be engraved without affecting their history or wear? Learn which pieces suit engraving, what to avoid, and how to preserve them well.

Understand medal clasps and rosettes, what they signify, how they should be worn, and how to preserve accurate British medal presentation for decades.