Military Medal GV - Field Marshals Bust Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct Post 1954 Issue (DEI:GRATIA)

Post 1954 Issue (DEI:GRATIA)

Gulf of Suez Clasp was awarded for 30 days service between 15th August and 15th October 1984

Established in 1886 and manufactured entirely of 18ct gold until 1889

Full-size reproduction of the British War Medal

Why Was It Called The Death Penny

Military Medal GV - Field Marshals Bust Category_ Miniature Gallant & Distinguished Conduct Post 1954 Issue (DEI:GRATIA)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 the outbreak of the First World War. In June 1916 it was extended to women two such awards being made for the Easter rising in Dublin that same year. Approximately 115,600 medals were awarded during the First World War together with 5796 first bars, 180 second bars and one third bar. Awards were made after