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The Military Medal (MM) is a British military decoration awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks of the British and Commonwealth armed forces for acts of bravery during active operations against the enemy. Established in 1916 during World War I, the Military Medal was awarded in subsequent conflicts until its discontinuation in 1993. The EIIR version of the Military Medal features the royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II and was awarded from 1953 until the medal's discontinuation.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Military Medal, personnel must be non-commissioned officers or other ranks of the British or Commonwealth armed forces, including the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and other military organizations. The medal is awarded for acts of bravery during active operations against the enemy, typically involving direct enemy engagement or other life-threatening situations. The Military Medal is awarded on the recommendation of superior officers and approved by the sovereign or their representative.
Design
The Military Medal EIIR is designed as a circular, silver medallion featuring the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription ""ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID. DEF."". The reverse of the medal displays the royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II (EIIR) at the center, with the phrase "For Bravery In The Field" inscribed underneath, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The laurel wreath symbolizes victory and achievement. The medal is suspended from a plain silver suspension bar with a single-toe claw.
Ribbon
The ribbon of the Military Medal features a symmetrical pattern of vertical stripes of dark blue, white, and red.
The Military Medal EIIR is a symbol of the exceptional bravery and dedication of non-commissioned officers and other ranks of the British and Commonwealth armed forces who have displayed outstanding bravery in action against the enemy. It is a testament to their courage, commitment, and selflessness in the face of adversity and serves as a reminder of the extraordinary acts of valor that may be called upon in the defense of their nation and its values.
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:
