Empire Medals News

Learn how British made medals are die-struck, finished and mounted, and how to choose accurate replacements, sets and heirloom displays with confidence.

Stay bright coating medals protects polished surfaces from tarnish and handling, helping full-size and miniature awards remain smart for ceremonial wear.

Remembrance Day medal etiquette explained: who may wear medals, where they sit, when replicas are suitable, and how to prepare them respectfully for parade.

British army medal sets explained: choose accurate full-size or miniature replicas, arrange them correctly, and preserve them for parade wear or display.

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.