Edward Medal 1st Class Mines GV Sovereign Category_Full Size Ribbon Bars YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU
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YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU
The mount is prepared with three coordinated display areas
the regiment served with distinction across numerous campaigns and became renowned for its professionalism
The second of two types awarded under George V awarded form 1931
The Air Force Cross GVI is a British gallantry decoration awarded during the reign of King George VI for courage
Edward Medal 1st Class Mines GV Sovereign Category_Full Size Ribbon Bars YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOUThe Edward Medal is a British civilian decoration which was instituted by Royal Warrant on 13 July 1907 to recognise acts of bravery of miners and quarrymen in endangering their lives to rescue their fellow workers. The original Royal Warrant was amended by a further Royal Warrant on 1 December 1909 to encompass acts of bravery by all industrial workers in factory accidents and disasters, creating two versions of the Edward Medal: Mines and Industry.