Queens Gallantry Medal EIIR Campaign_Gulf & Iraq Wars The Most Excellent Order of

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

Clasp - Ciudad Rodrigo

issued for service between 15th March and 21st June 1932̴Ì_

000) to commemorate the Dehli Durbar held in the King's honour

it closely matches the look and feel of the original issue

Queens Gallantry Medal EIIR Campaign_Gulf & Iraq Wars The Most Excellent Order ofInstituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery. Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Military personnel for actions where military decorations would not be appropriate. Awards of the gallantry emblem to the Order of the British Empire were ceased at this time with the intention that such acts would be rewarded with the QGM. To date just over 1000 awards have been made together with 18 bars.