Authentic ribbon colours symbolising the jungles and hardships of the Burma campaign

including civilian medical practitioners

This award replaced the DSO for specific acts of gallantry

Eligibility

Covers the actions at the village of Albuhera on 16th May 1811

Edward Medal 1st Class Mines GVI Sovereign gsm ni Authentic ribbon colours symbolising theThe Edward Medal is a British civilian decoration which was instituted by Royal Warrant on 13 July 1907 to recognise acts of bravery of miners and quarrymen in endangering their lives to rescue their fellow workers. The original Royal Warrant was amended by a further Royal Warrant on 1 December 1909 to encompass acts of bravery by all industrial workers in factory accidents and disasters, creating two versions of the Edward Medal: Mines and Industry.