Miniature Orders and Decorations

The Miniature Air Force Cross awarded to all ranks of the RN, RM, Army and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry in the air on non active opera...

The miniature Air Force Cross awarded to all ranks of the RN, RM, Army and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry in the air on non active opera...

Instituted in 1918 at the same time as the AFC this was to reward NCO's and men of the RAF for courage or devotion to duty whilst flying but not in...

Established by King George V in 1922, and formally entitled the Medal of The Order of The British Empire. Awarded for meritorious service it also s...

Established by King George V in 1922, and formally entitled the Medal of The Order of The British Empire. Awarded for meritorious service it also s...

Established by King George V in 1922, and formally Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services whi...

The CBE Civil Miniature. This is the second type miniature, introduced in 1936. The three grades utilise the same miniature. This is manufactured ...

The CBE Civil Miniature. This is the second type miniature, introduced in 1936. The three grades utilise the same miniature. This is manufactured ...

Instituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system designed to remove distinction between ranks. The Royal Warrant, dated 7th Fe...

In 1993 the DCM was discontinued and replaced by the CGC. Many of the awards from this period have their citations classified as they were made for...

Awarded between 1930 and 1937 only 14 of this type of the DCM were awarded. No bars were awarded to this type of DCM.

Around 1900 awards of the DCM were made during World War Two with nine recipeints receiving a bar. As with the First World War, awards were made t...

The miniature Distinguished Flying Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active ...

Miniature Distinguished Service Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active ope...

Miniature Distinguished Service Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active ope...

Awarded less frequently than the other issues of the DSM, this award was discontinued in 1993 following the review of the honours system and replac...

The DSM was expanded during World War Two to include the Merchant Navy and Army, the WRNS and RAF personnel serving aboard ships. Second award bar...

The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other Commonwealth countries, awarded for mer...

The DSO issued during the reign of King George VI

The George Cross (GC) is second in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system,[2] and takes precedence over all other orders, decoratio...

Instituted in 1940 for rewarding acts of outstanding gallantry deemed not suitable for the award of the George Cross. To date approximately 2000 m...

This is awarded for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community. An MBE is also awarded for local ÌÎÌÒhands-oní´ service whic...

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. As with the Civil Division, the Military Division of the Order comprises fiv...

Medal of the Order of the British Empire. Awarded from June 1917 until 1922 when it was replaced by the British Empire Medal. These are old example...

The miniature Military Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations a...

The miniature Military Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations a...

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 reciev...

Awarded between 1930 and 1937 this is the rarest of the series of the Military Medal types.

Instituted on 25th March 1916 for rewarding acts of bravery not sufficient to merit the award of the DCM, it was backdated to recognise acts from t...

During the Second World War around 15,000 Military Medals were awarded and 177 first bars and one second bar.

Member Royal Red Cross, RRC. The Royal Red Cross medal (or more accurately decoration) was introduced to Military Nursing by Royal Warrant by Queen...

Royal Victorian Order (MVO)̴Ì_manufactured in sterling silver and vitreous enamels as the full size piece.

This is awarded for having a major local role in any activity, including people whose work has made them known nationally in their chosen area.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. As with the Civil Division, the Military Division of the Order comprises fiv...

Instituted 19th May 1954 and awarded for gallantry or distinguished service. No awards for gallantry have yet been made.

Instituted 19th May 1954 and awarded for Gallantry (with crimson stripes in the silver stripes) or for Distinguished Service. Approximately 110...

Instituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery. Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Milit...

The premier award for gallantry, the Victoria Cross may be awarded to all ranks of the services and civilians for gallantry in the presence of the ...