Queens Volunteer Reserve Medal Campaign_Northern Ireland The Oman As Sumood (Victory
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Description
The Oman As Sumood (Victory Medal) - Midal al-Samood
The reverse depicts the bow of a vessel within a laurel wreath and bears the inscription “FOR WAR SERVICE MERCANTILE MARINE 1914–1918”
Merchant vessels maintained essential supply routes while their crews faced threats including submarines
"She Died For Freedom And Honour"
This is the 1st type OBE awarded up to 1935
Queens Volunteer Reserve Medal Campaign_Northern Ireland The Oman As Sumood (VictoryThe Queens Volunteer Reserve Medal was established in 1999 this is awarded to men and women of the reserve services for outstanding service that previously would have been rewarded with one of the grades of The Order of The British Empire. Recipients are entitled to use the post nominal QVRM.