Albert Medal (Bronze) – Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea Branch_Royal Marines Ties 4+ awards were decorated by

4+ awards were decorated by a gilt rosette

it has a specific order of wear and should be at the end of a group after all awards but before authorised foreign awards

a period encompassing the Second World War and the early post-war years

Awarded between 1930 and 1937 this is the rarest of the series of the Military Medal types

while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces

Albert Medal (Bronze) – Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea Branch_Royal Marines Ties 4+ awards were decorated byThe Albert Medal in Bronze for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea was awarded to individuals who displayed exceptional courage and self sacrifice whilst attempting to save the lives of others in maritime emergencies. Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1866 in memory of Prince Albert, the Albert Medal was originally created solely to recognise acts of heroism at sea. The award honoured seafarers, lifeboat crews, naval personnel, fishermen and civilians who