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The British Empire Medal (BEM) GVI Civilian is awarded to individuals for meritorious civil service to the community or public sector. Under King George VI, it was given to civilians who demonstrated outstanding dedication, particularly in local government, emergency services, and voluntary work.
The medal features the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse, facing left. The reverse shows the royal cypher “GVI” with the inscription “For God and the Empire”, surrounded by a laurel wreath. It is circular and struck in silver. Recipient details are engraved on the rim. Replicas are marked with the word “COPY”.
The ribbon is rose pink with a central pearl grey stripe and narrow pearl grey edges. This version does not include the military clasp, distinguishing it as a civilian award. The colours reflect dignity, public service, and honour.
The BEM GVI Civilian represents devoted service and community contribution. It honours those who improve the lives of others through consistent and selfless efforts, often behind the scenes, in roles that strengthen society.
SPECIFICATIONS:Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.
The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.
Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.
Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.
The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.
Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.
Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.
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Ribbon is sold by the centimetre. Choose the length you need:
