Table of Contents
- 1 What were medals awarded for in ww1?
- 2 What is the difference between the Military Cross and the Military Medal?
- 3 Are ww1 medals engraved?
- 4 Why does the military give medals?
- 5 Who has won the most military crosses?
- 6 Why use this guide to find a British Military Medal?
- 7 Are there any medals and awards covered by the guide?
What were medals awarded for in ww1?
First World War Service Medals indicate that the individual served Britain overseas during the war during a particular period or in a particular role. Other types of medals include those awarded for bravery, long service, or a specific type of work.
Why do American servicemen have so many medals?
A large number of service awards (for “time served”) were introduced following the Second World War, which increased the number of medals servicemen could expect to receive. The Vietnam War brought about the use of military bravery medals as a means of raising force morale.
What is the difference between the Military Cross and the Military Medal?
The Military Medal was the equivalent to the Military Cross (MC) which was awarded to commissioned officers. The MM ranked below the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), which was also awarded to non-commissioned members of the Army. Recipients of the Military Medal are entitled to use the post-nominal letters “MM”.
Are ww1 medals silver?
The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive.
Are ww1 medals engraved?
From June 1917 officers of the rank of Captain but who had a temporary rank of Major could also receive the award. The reverse of the medal was issued plain with no engraving. Some families and recipients engraved their details at their own expense. Over 37,000 MCs were awarded during the war.
Do officers get more medals?
The current medal gap actually has three dimensions. First, the different services have different criteria for the same medals. Second, support staff are rewarded more generously than are soldiers on the front lines. Third, officers receive medals that are superior to those given to the enlisted ranks.
Why does the military give medals?
Military medals can recognize bravery or gallantry, heroism, or meritorious service. They may be awarded for actions during peacetime or war, in defense of civilians or fellow service members, and they can be earned for actions taken during the course of combat or outside of direct military conflict.
Who has the most Victoria Crosses?
The Royal Artillery is the corps that has won the highest number of Victoria Crosses since its institution. This unit has won the Victoria Cross 51 times, the Royal Engineers have won the Victoria Cross 41 times and the Royal Army Medical Corps which won the Victoria Cross 27 times.
Who has won the most military crosses?
Military Cross | |
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Total | Including further awards: George V: c. 43,500 George VI: over 11,500 Elizabeth II: c. 750 |
Total recipients | Over 52,000 |
Military Cross ribbon: without bar, and with one and two bars | |
Order of Wear |
What is the criteria for the Military Medal for gallantry?
Criteria. The Military Medal for Gallantry is awarded for “any act of exceptional bravery or gallantry (other than one performed on war service) arising out of, or associated with, military service and involving risk to life and limb.”. The medal can be awarded to officers, non-commissioned officers, or privates/seaman/aircrew…
Why use this guide to find a British Military Medal?
1. Why use this guide? If you know of an individual who received a British military medal or award for an act of bravery, gallantry or for meritorious service between 1854 and c1990 and you want to find out whether a record of the award and why it was awarded exist, this guide will be of use.
What are the different types of Military Medals?
British Empire Medal – from 1922 for meritorious service – primarily for civilians but also for the military in certain circumstances George Cross – from 1940 for meritorious service, replacing the Empire Gallantry Medal and later the Edward Medal and Albert Medal – primarily for civilians but also for the military in certain circumstances
Are there any medals and awards covered by the guide?
Among the numerous medals and awards covered by the guide are the: For advice on civilian gallantry awards consult our Civilian gallantry medals guide. There are separate records for the award of campaign medals (awarded purely for service) – see our British Army campaign and service medals guide for advice on finding these.