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New Products The following items are now in stock and available for delivery, they may be ordered on-line or call us on 01527 835375 OBE / MBE Cufflinks We have produced two designs of these cufflinks designed for recipients. Each pair are manufactured in sterling silver and the OBE set has the miniature badge gold plated in 24ct gold. Chain Link Enamelled rosette – a thin round silver plate enamelled in the colours of the ribbon is set underneath the badge. - £ 95 per pair Plain emblem – the badge of the order plated gold or silver dependant on the grade ordered, is pegged to one plate on each cufflink. - £75 per pair. Bar fitting A single plate with a ball fitting for simply pushing through the button hole of the cuff. Rosette style - £ 75 per pair, Plain emblem £ 55 per pair. Each pair can have initials engraved on the plain plate for just £7.50 per pair or these can be enamelled at a cost of £20.00 Order of St John Following our approval as a manufacturer of the Insignia of the Order worldwide, we have now completed the process of die manufacture and striking of the first sets. We have also produced new miniature insignia produced in the same manner as the full-size sets with vitreous enamels. The picture on page 1 is of a set of insignia for a Bailiff Grand Cross, the senior and a rare grade of the Order. Frequently Asked Questions Januarys selection How are Medals named? From 1 st January 2008 a new naming convention was applied to all UK medals to Armed Forces personnel. All medals are now named Rank, initials, Surname, Unit Number. Prior to this date Officers medals did not carry the service number. When requesting medal naming please provide the details shown above and if they vary on each medal please also not the differences. Can I wear my fathers medals? It has become custom and practice since the end of the First World War to wear medals belonging to sons / husbands etc on the right side. There is no authority for this and strictly speaking they should not be worn at all. Why are my medals mounted overlapped? UK regulations are that no more than five medals may be worn side by side (unless being worn in a Frock Coat when six may be worn) After the fifth medal they are overlapped to remain at the same width as five standard medals, only being extended when less than one third of the second and subsequent ribbons are visible. Can I get a copy Elizabeth Cross? These are not and will not be manufactured as copies. They are protected by the MoD under a Registered Design and no reproduction is allowed in any form without permission.
Other News Saint Lucia Saint Lucia have agreed a long term arrangement with us to produce the full range of awards in the Order of Saint Lucia. As part of this we have agreed to produce miniatures which have previously been unavailable. These we have been allowed to make available to collectors of miniatures and will be announced in our blog when available. New Commemorative Medal A medal for Allied Special Forces has been announced which will raise funds for the Allied Special Forces Association. With emblems for SAS, SBS and Commando trained personnel this is available in full size and miniature from our shop. information has been made public. As soon as we know we shall publish on the site, in the newsletter and on twitter and our blog. Make sure to register with these to receive the news as it is announced. Medal Feature The United Nations Korea Medal The first of the medals awarded by the United Nations The proposal for this medal was adopted by the UN in December 1950 and the regulations surrounding its design and wear were prescribed in 1951. The regulations allowed for this medal to be struck together with the clasp in the native language or the participating countries. Consequently around 13 different issues have been seen including two in Spanish, Two in French and an unofficial Philippine issue in Tagalog. The majority of awards were issued in the English language (around 2.75 million) This medal could be earned without the British Medal but ALL recipients of the British Korea Medal received the UN as well. Prison Service Medal As we mentioned in the last newsletter this is now available to the prison service. It has now been clarified that Officers must have completed 20 years service and still be serving on Tuesday 29 th April 2008. Those who retired prior to this date will NOT be eligible for the award. Diamond Jubilee Medal We are repestedly asked for information on what will be issued, when and the qualifying periods. At this point in time none of this Operational Honours These will be published as usual in March, remember that if you receive an award in the list you should put the ribbon or emblem on your uniform from the date of announcement and also wear the miniature. For those who receive awards we do manufacture replicas in sterling silver for mounting with your other medals thereby allowing the original to remain in its case. Miniatures of most of the honours are also available manufactured in sterling silver.
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