History of the Military Medal and Bar to the M.M. |
Terms:
The medal is awarded to Warrant
Officers, non-commissioned officers, and men for individual or associated
acts of bravery on the recommendation of a Commander-in-Chef in the
field. |
Bars:
The silver, laurelled bar is
awarded for a subsequent act or acts of bravery and devotion under
fire. |
Description:
A circular, silver medal, 1.42 inches in
diameter. |
Obverse:
The sovereign's effigy - six types |
| King George V: A bareheaded effigy, in
Field Marshal's uniform, facing left, and the legend: GEORGEIVS V
BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: |
| King George V: A bareheaded effigy, in
Field Marshal's uniform, facing left, and the legend: GEORGEIVS V
BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: |
King George VI:A crowned effigy, facing
left, and one of the legends:
(a) GEORGEIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: (for WWII)
(b) GEORGEIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: (for Korea) |
| Queen Elizabeth II: A crowned effigy, facing
right, and the legend: |
| ELIZABETH II D: G: BR: OMN: REGINA R: D: |
Reverse:
The reverse shows FOR/BRAVERY/IN
THE/FIELD in four lines, encircled by a laurel wreath and surmounted
by the Royal Cypher and Imperial Crown. |
Mounting:
An ornate scroll suspender is attached
to the medal with a single-toe claw. |
Ribbon:
A dark blue ribbon, 1.25 inches
wide, with five equal centre stripes of white, red, white, red, and
white (0.125" each). |
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Military Medal
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Bar to the Military Medal
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Naming:
The regimental or equivalent
number, rank, initials, surname and unit of the recipient appear in
plain block capitals around the edge of the medal. |
Dates:
The medal was instituted on 25 March 1916. |
Metal:
Silver |
Dimensions:
36mm |
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