China 1860 medal

Dr Stuart C Blank

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Military Archive Research

Member of the Orders & Medals Research Society (OMRS)
Member of the Royal Air Force Historical Society (RAFHS)
Member of the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS)
Member of the International Bank Note Society (IBNS)
Member of the International Bond and Share Society (IBSS)

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South Africa 1879 medal

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Medals

Military Medals and Orders are normally issued by Governments to recognise acts of outstanding merit. This may be via an act of gallantry, meritorious service or as a campaign medal acknowledging service in a conflict. 

They can normally be classified as

Orders of Knighthood

Military Gallantry Awards
There used to be restricted entitlement to these (see Entitlement to (UK) Bravery Awards)

Civilian Gallantry Awards

Campaign Medals

Medals for Coronations, Jubilees and other Royal Events

 

 

 

 

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