War Medal Miniature Orders representing the defence of the

representing the defence of the homeland and the blackout during wartime

although other awards were announced later in the London Gazette these were all backdated

Your accompanying Memorial Scroll can also include:

awarded with distinguishing rosette for 1 days service in the Falkland Islands or their dependencies or in the South Atlantic

The Memorial Plaque quickly became known as the "Death Penny" due to its circular shape and bronze appearance

War Medal Miniature Orders representing the defence of theThe 1939 45 War Medal was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in WW2. Awarded for service between 3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945. Awarded to all full time members of the armed forces wherever their service was rendered provided it was of 28 days or more duration. In the Merchant Navy the requirement was that the 28 days should have been served at sea.