copper plated and chemically bronzed

The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross was instituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system and was designed to remove distinction between ranks

This is the 2nd type MBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date

Issued to the families of those who died as a result of their wartime service

who served in qualifying Arctic operations during the Second World War

India General Service Medal Emergency Services Long Service copper plated and chemically bronzedThe first of four general service medals that would cover minor campaigns in India. Insitutued in 1854 this medal continued with the same young head of Queen Victoria on the obverse for 41 years. A total of 24 four clasps were issued to this medal and the maximum number of clasps know to one medal is seven. Originally issued in silver to all ranks, it was awarded in bronze from 1885 to native support personnel such as bearers, sweepers and drivers.