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Ribbon for the civilian British Empire Medal.
Ribbon for the civilian British Empire Medal.
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British Empire Medal.
British Empire Medal
Civilian MedalDescription
Circular, 1.42 inches, silver. A thin medal.
Obverse
Britannia seated with the sun to her right. Legend around the edge reads FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE and in the exergue (below) is the inscription FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE. The EGM. had FOR GALLANTRY in exergue.
Reverse
Royal Cypher surmounted by a crown with the words: INSTITUTED BY KING GEORGE V within a border of four heraldic lions.
Mounting
A straight clasp attached to the medal by laurel leaves.
Ribbon
1937 - 0n 1 1/4"; Rose Pink edged with thin Pearl Grey stripes.
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