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The British Empire Medal (BEM) GVI Military is awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks of the British and Commonwealth armed forces for meritorious military service. It recognises acts of devotion to duty and valuable service during both wartime and peacetime under King George VI’s reign.
The medal features the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse, facing left. The reverse displays the royal cypher “GVI” surrounded by the inscription “For God and the Empire” and enclosed in a laurel wreath. The medal is circular and struck in silver. Recipient details are traditionally 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. The colours are symbolic of dignity and honour. A military clasp with laurel spray is added to distinguish military awards from civil ones.
The BEM GVI Military symbolises loyalty, dedication, and commendable service by personnel whose contributions may not involve direct combat but are vital to military operations and discipline. It honours the quiet professionalism and commitment of those who support and strengthen the armed forces.
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:
