The BEM as it is known is awarded for meritorious service by both military and civil personnel

The clasp has a small hole in each corner for sewing onto the ribbon

The Qualifying period for this clasp is a minimum of 30 days' service between 14 August 1969 and 31 July 2007

Ideal for collecting

instituted at the same time as the AFC and which was also later made available to other ranks of the RN and Army

Victoria Cross Miniature Wholesale The BEM as it isThe premier award for gallantry, the Victoria Cross may be awarded to all ranks of the services and civilians for gallantry in the presence of the enemy. It may be awarded posthumously. A bronze bar ornamented with laurels may be issued to VC holders performing a further act of such bravery which would have merited award of the VC. When the ribbon alone is worn a further replica in miniature is added. Instituted by Queen Victoria to cover all actions