Frequently Asked Questions

The OBE or Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

It recognises the vital contribution of those who worked tirelessly to protect their nations between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 (Europe) and up to 2 September 1945 (the Far East)

The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross was instituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system and was designed to remove distinction between ranks

The World War One Memorial Plaque

Victory Medal Miniature Wholesale Frequently Asked QuestionsA replica miniature of The Victory Medal 5,334,522 Victory medals were awarded and this gives us an idea of the scale of the war which had just been fought. This medal was awarded to personnel who had served in an operational theatre of war either on land, in the air or at sea. The medal was instituted to obviate the need for an exchange of medals between the allies, instead each allied country issued its own victory medal using the same ribbon and an