British Empire Miniature Medal EIIR

Established by King George V in 1922, and formally entitled the Medal of The Order of The British Empire. Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC. It was awarded particularly for service during air raids in World War Two. From December 1957, a gallantry emblem of crossed oakleaves was established to be worn on all grades of the Order of the British Empire, including the Medal. This was discontiunued in 1974 when the Queen's Gallantry Medal was established. This replica features a swivelling suspension as per the original medal. Abolished in 1993 as part of the reviw of the honours system and re-established in 2012 (although only in the civil division).