2012 Diamond Jubilee Miniature MedalThe 2012 Diamond Jubilee Miniature Medal. Around 450,000 medals awarded to those who were still serving the the Armed or Emergency service on 6th February 2012 and had completed 5 years service.

Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Made in Britain using original production methods

the first versions of this medal had the dates 1899-1900 raised on the reverse

The 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal

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

000 were awarded

Expertly struck and finished

The medal is worn from a watered ribbon of Red White and blue in equal proportions

The complete roll of recipients can be found in the national archives

like the MC

recognising the immense courage and endurance of those who fought in one of the most gruelling theatres of the Second World War

The nickname comes from the plaque's circular bronze appearance