we will refund the engraving cost (you will not receive a refund for the postage) and we will return the medal/s to you

It had been the practice of some women to present white feathers to apparently able-bodied young men who were not wearing the King's uniform

Emblems such as rosettes

The silver-coloured medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse

Performing acts of courage in difficult or dangerous circumstances

Meritorious Service Medal EIIR 2nd Award Bars we will refund the engravingBy Royal Warrant of February 2002 the maximum number of awards was amended to 201 and the qualifying period reduced to 20 years. The annual allocation of awards is now: Royal Navy (49) Royal Marines (3) Army (89) and RAF (60). The medal is identical for all three services.