Worcestershire Medal Service Ltd

New ProductsThe following items are now in stock and available for delivery, they may be ordered on-line or call us on01527 835375OBE / MBE CufflinksThese were mentioned in our last newsletter and are pictured here. A popularitem, particularly the enamelled version, these make ideal gifts for recipients ofthese awards.Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I get details of my relativesawards?First world war and earlier campaignscan be researched by us on your behalf,alternatively you can do this by going tothe national archives in Kew or usingtheir web site.Chain LinkEnamelled rosette – a thin round silver plate enamelled in the colours of theribbon is set underneath the badge. - £ 95 per pairPlain emblem – the badge of the order plated gold or silver dependant on thegrade ordered, is pegged to one plate on each cufflink. - £75 per pair.Bar fittingA single plate with a ball fitting for simply pushing through the button hole ofthe 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 orthese can be enamelled at a cost of £20.00Regimental CufflinksRegimental cufflinks are also available to orderWe can manufacture Regimental cufflinks to order, the set below featuring thethe cipher of 11 EOD and the trade badge for ATO’s retail at £ 95 per pair.http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/Second World War onwards will requirecontacting the MoD. We recommenddownloading the appropriateinformation and forms at the web sitebelow. Please be aware that defencecuts have hit here too and there willnow be delays in replying to requestsfor relatives. Priority is given to issuingserving soldiers medals.http://www.veterans-uk.info/medalsWill there be a medal for the actions inLibya?There is no information yet on anyaward being made for Libya.It would certainly qualify for a NATOmedal as a British Operation but as it isa UN sanctioned operation at present itis likely that the Un will issue a medal.Then the question of double medalsarises as with Afghanistan!As soon as we have any information itwill appear on our Blog (see frontcover).

Operational Honours March2011 (continued)REST OF THE WORLDOFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (OBE)Colonel Guy Hugh John DEACON, late 1st The Queen's Dragoon GuardsQUEEN'S COMMENDATION FOR BRAVERY (QCB)Craftsman Roy Thomas BOWDEN, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersWarrant Officer Class 1 Nicholas Francis HANDY, The Royal Logistic CorpsSergeant Lewis Donald HORSBURGH, The Parachute RegimentQUEEN'S COMMENDATION FOR VALUABLE SERVICE (QCVS)Sergeant Rudy MCCLENAGHAN, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersChief Technician David Edward COLLINS, Royal Air ForceMISCELLANEOUS AWARDSAIR FORCE CROSSThe Lieutenant United Peter Nations Martin HIGGINS, Korea Royal Medal NavyWW1 ResearchOur staff will endeavor to trace WW1medal entitlement for your relatives,please note that we need as muchinformation as possible. There is nocharge for this service if you are buyingreplacement medals from us.If you are not looking to purchasemedals then we will make a charge of£5 to undertake the searches, wherelittle information is known we will bepleased to quote to search for you.NewsletterIssue 11/02 April 2011QUEEN'S COMMENDATION FOR BRAVERY (QCB)Petty Officer (Diver) Simon John SPENCER, Royal NavyThe first of the medals awarded by the United NationsQUEEN'S COMMENDATION FOR BRAVERY IN THE AIR (QCBA)Lieutenant Commander Graham John CHESTERMAN, Royal NavyThe 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 13different 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)WEB SITE PROMOTIONThis medal could be earned without the British Medal but ALL recipients of the British Korea Medal received the UN as well.For the month of May we are offering 10% on all itemspurchased through the site, excluding carriage.To take advantage of this you will need to enter thefollowing code at the appropriate point in the checkoutprocedureV11013110Please note that this discount is only available on weborders and cannot be used with any other offers ordiscounts. It is based solely on the retail price.WORCESTERSHIRE MEDAL SERVICE LTD56 Broad StreetSidemoorBromsgroveB61 8LLTel: 01527 835375Fax: 01527 576798Email: sales@worcmedals.comWeb: www.worcmedals.com