The pair are estimated to realise gbp40,000 to gbp60,000. Feb, 2018 queens gallantry medal 11, including one bar instituted in 1974, the queens gallantry medal is the corps most common postsecond world war medal for gallantry. Instituted on 20th june, 1974 the queens gallantry medal qgm is awarded to civilians for acts of exemplary bravery at a level below that of the george medal. Queens gallantry medal, miniature, medalmedaille, orders. It explains in detail, for the first time, why the queens gallantry medal. Pages in category recipients of the queen s gallantry medal the following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. For exemplary bravery the queen s gallantry medal hardback book. Distinguished flying medal sgt w c obrien rm, 3 cbas. Edwards crown above the wording on four lines the queens gallantry medal flanked by laurel sprigs. These mark specific acts of gallantry during nonactive operations. The obverse of the medal shows the crowned effigy of the monarch. Queen s gallantry medal chief eng offr c k a adams rfa, rfa sir galahad lt j k boughton rn, no.
Jun 24, 1977 london, june 24 reutersguy edwards, a british racing driver, was awarded queen elizabeths gallantry medal for extricating niki lauda, a fellow driver, from his burning ferrari during the. Queen s gallantry medal qgm yip longping 1977, ho hingchuen 1979, aimansing limbu 1979, chan kwaifai 1980, tung chikan 1980, yeung chunhing 1980, nicholas alexander mcqueen 1981, lo waishing 1982, cheung waileung 1982, chiu shingchau 1982, leung siulin 1984, timothy martin adamson 1984, martin john lovatt 1986, chiu kaping 1987, li tamshing 1989. The reverse shown here bears the image of st edwards crown above the words the queens gallantry medal in four lines, flanked by laurel sprigs. Please select from miniture for miniture medals and full size for full size medals. For exemplary bravery explains in detail, for the first time, why the queens gallantry medal was instituted. The queens gallantry medal kingdom of jordan medals. The merseyside police is represented amongst recipients of the queens gallantry medal with six awards to its officers, although at least one other officer has the medal but won it. This page details the new awards of the queens gallantry medal that have been announced since the publication of for exemplary bravery in january 2014. The queens gallantry medal kingdom of jordan medals postww2.
This is the most comprehensive study of the queens gallantry medal to be published, and is a fitting tribute to the men and women to whom it has been awarded. Faik, with mubeccel and hakki at government house in nicosia with governor sir hugh foot, receiving the medal o. Rescuer of lauda wins queens gallantry medal the new. The medal was instituted on 20 june1974 to be awarded for exemplary acts of bravery and replaced the order of the british empire, the british empire medal and the colonial police medal when awarded for gallantry. Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often. The medal is awarded to foreigners and british citizens stationed aboard foreign vessels in recognition of saving the lives of british citizens at sea. Northern ireland special ops soldiers medals sell for. The queens gallantry hedal john bedells,alrman, orders of knighthood conlttee by royal warrant, dated 20 june 1974 her majesty instituted a new medal, designated the queens gallantry modal, to be awarded for exemplary acts of bravery performed by either men or.
For exemplary bravery the queen s gallantry medal by nick metcalfe mbe, qgm. Queens gallantry medal qgm yip longping 1977, ho hingchuen, aimansing limbu 1979, chan kwaifai, tung chikan, yeung chunhing 1980, nicholas alexander mcqueen 1981, lo waishing 1982, cheung waileung, chiu shing chau, leung siulin 1984, timothy martin adamson, michael john lovatt 1986, chiu kaping 1987, li tamshing, lui takwah 1989. Swing mounting medals are sewn onto a brooch bar and swing freely from the bar ready to wear. In 1974 the queens gallantry medal was instituted to replace awards for. Read the full story at benjamin taylor, who was serving with e rifles company, 4th battalion the mercian re. Queens gallantry medal qgm research british military gallantry. April 2000 sergeant received the queen s commendation for valuable service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in northern ireland during the period 1st april to 30th september 1999 2. The award replaced the queens commendation for brave conduct, this took effect from 26 th april 1994. Uk full size replacement medal in mint condition with ribbon mod approved as worn by servicemen and women. Giving primacy to awards for bravery, the first section of the book puts the. Written by nick metcalfe, a former british army officer, for exemplary bravery will become the standard reference about the queens gallantry medal. Royal signals gallantry awardsproject update, february. In 1974 the queen s gallantry medal was instituted to replace awards for gallantry in the order of the british empire for actions not quite meriting the award of the george medal. Our team of tailors work tirelessly to mount medals court or swing style to the exacting standards required by our british armed forces.
Queens commendation for bravery research british military. N new zealand recipients of the queen s gallantry medal. At the heart of this book are the stories of extraordinary. For exemplary bravery the history of the queens gallantry medal. The qgm may also awarded to military personnel for acts for which military honours would not normally be granted, such as acts of exemplary bravery not in the presence of the enemy. The queens gallantry medal qgm is the third level civil decoration of the united kingdom it was instituted on 20 june 1974 to replace the order of the british empire for gallantry, the british empire medal for gallantry, and the colonial police medal for gallantry. There are special medals reserved exclusively for members of the british and commonwealth armed forces.
For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal january 7 i have just heard of the death of david timmins qgm. The queens gallantry medal by nick metcalfe mbe, qgm since 1974when it replaced awards in the order of the british empire for gallantrythe queens gallantry medal has been the united kingdoms third level award for bravery, after the george cross and the george medal. The medal was instituted on 20 june 1974 to replace the order of the british empire for gallantry and the british empire medal for gallantry. Since 30 november 1977 its award may be made posthumously and from that date it also replaced the queen s police medal when. Mussell, john w the editorial team of medal news, eds.
Following the recent civilian gallantry awards list published in the london gazette in september 2019, and the armed forces operational awards list published in november, i have updated the addendum to for exemplary bravery it records all the 46 queens gallantry medals awarded since the book was published in december 20, with new information about a number of previous recipients and some new photographs. Queens gallantry medal worcestershire medal service limited. The book covers the history and evolution of british official and unofficial gallantry awards, and then includes the citations for every awardtodate of the queen s gallantry medal together with other interesting material about the awardees, including their other medals and awards. Seven medals awarded to a fearless british undercover soldier, including a queen s gallantry medal he received for his exploits here, have sold for more than. Uk hero tree surgeon describes moment he rescued woman from burning car. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal posts. British military gallantry medals the national archives.
About us we are a family run military medal service and military tailoring business. London bridge terror attack heroes among those receiving. The book covers the history and evolution of british official and unofficial gallantry awards, and then includes the citations for every awardtodate of the queens gallantry medal together with other interesting material about the awardees, including their other medals and awards. The queens gallantry hedal john bedells,alrman, orders of knighthood conlttee by royal warrant, dated 20 june 1974 her majesty instituted a new medal, designated the queens gallantry modal, to be awarded for exemplary acts of bravery performed by either men or women. This guide will help you through all the parts and descriptions of military medals. For exemplary bravery it records all the 46 queens gallantry medals awarded since the book was published in december 20, with new. Honours, decorations and medals to the royal corps of signals for. Omer faik muftuzade obe and queens gallantry medal awards. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal update. Queen s gallantry medal qgm yip longping 1977, ho hingchuen 1979, aimansing limbu 1979, chan kwaifai 1980, tung chikan 1980, yeung chunhing 1980, nicholas alexander mcqueen 1981, lo waishing 1982, cheung waileung 1982, chiu shingchau 1982, leung siulin 1984, timothy martin adamson 1984, martin john lovatt 1986, chiu kaping 1987, li tamshing 1989, lui. The queens gallantry medal or qgm is a united kingdom decoration awarded for exemplary acts of bravery by civilians, and by members of the armed forces not in the face of the enemy, where the services were not so outstanding as to merit the george cross or the george medal. Queen s gallantry medal posthumous colour sgt b johnston rm, coxswain lcu f4, hms fearless.
Necrothesplist of recipients of the queens gallantry. Rescuer of lauda wins queens gallantry medal the new york. The presentation of the queens gallantry medal to mr john moore and the qcb to ms theresa cosgrove for their rescue of a motorcyclist and a car driver after a vehicle crash. Corporal simon wright was awarded the queen s gallantry medal on the 11th may 1993 in recognition of his gallantry in northern ireland 1. It explores the relationship between the queens gallantry medal and other awards for bravery and, also for the first time, explains why the royal warrant was amended in 1977 to allow for posthumous awards. The presentation of the queen s gallantry medal to mr john moore and the qcb to ms theresa cosgrove for their rescue of a motorcyclist and a car driver after a vehicle crash. Since then it has been awarded on 1,044 occasions, which includes 38 posthumous awards and 19 second awards. An early issue queens gallantry medal is expected to reach between. See more ideas about bravery, medals, investiture ceremony. Jan 31, 2014 he was awarded the queen s gallantry medal in 1989 and the mbe in 1997. The queens gallantry medal was introduced in june 1974 as an award to civilians for acts of exemplary bravery at a level below that of the george medal. Medalbook sea gallantry medal foreign services, i class. The george medal awarded to chiu yiu nam,a hong kong citizen serving on board the royal fleet auxilliary vessel sir galahad for his gallantry during the faklands conflict,along with his south atlantic medal will be auctioned at d. Celebrities trending stories featured videos british monarchs orders and medals crown jewels great cities kings of france great museums rare coins supercars wars and battles wonders of nature world banknotes recovered treasures history by country.
The medal was established on 7 july 1909 as the kings police medal kpm, initially inspired by the need to recognise the gallantry. Instituted in 1993, this awards conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy. It explains in detail, for the first time, why the queens gallantry medal was instituted and why the royal warrant was amended in 1977 to. Stephen john adams, civilian richard arthur guest, civilian posthumous for saving a young girl from drowning. To date, about 1,000 queens gallantry medals have been awarded, including 18 bars. For exemplary bravery begins by providing a short history of united kingdom gallantry awards, primarily those awarded for gallantry by civilians or by military personnel not in the face of the enemy. It was also formerly awarded within the wider british empire, including commonwealth countries, most of which now have their own honours systems. Explosives expert recieves queens gallantry medal royal.
Queens gallantry medal ribbon bar pin qgm medal ribbon ebay. Dec 06, 2015 of the many medals awarded to faik, these include the queens gallantry medal. Feb 11, 2020 awards for bravery, particularly the queens gallantry medal and. Obe, mbe, george medal, africa star, and a russian medal which was awarded to turkish cypriots who fought in ww2. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal by nick. The majority of this unique book comprises the register of recipients and their stories. Instituted on 20th june 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery. The majority of this unique book comprises the register of recipients and their stories of extraordinary bravery.
The sea gallantry medal foreign services was established as the board trade medal for foreign services by the foreign office in 1839 and was approved by queen victoria in the same year. The queen s police medal qpm is awarded to police in the united kingdom for gallantry or distinguished service. It has been awarded to two officers and nine soldiers for operations in northern ireland nine, including one bar, sierra leone, and afghanistan. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal home. Recipients of the queens gallantry medal wikipedia. The queen s gallantry medal qgm is a united kingdom decoration awarded for exemplary acts of bravery by civilians, and by members of the armed forces not in the face of the enemy, where the services were not so outstanding as to merit the george cross or the george medal, but above the level required for the queen s commendation for bravery. Trending stories celebrities featured videos british monarchs wars and battles great museums orders and medals history by country rare coins wonders of nature. The kings police medal, the kings police and fire service medal and the queens police medal for gallantry, 19091978 hardcover import, september 1, 1995 by j. Awarded to civilians or military, this rewards exemplary acts of bravery.
What are the main factors which affect a medal s value. The merseyside police is represented amongst recipients of the queens gallantry medal with six awards to its officers, although at least one other officer has the medal but won it whilst serving with another police force. His first book, blackers boys, tells the first world war history of the 9th service battalion, princess victorias royal irish fusiliers county armagh, one of thirteen infantry battalions raised in ireland for 36th ulster division. The queens gallantry medal qgm is a united kingdom decoration awarded for exemplary acts of bravery by civilians, and by members of the armed forces.
Important historical military medal to go to auction the northern echo. The award may be granted posthumously and is not restricted to british subjects. Feb 11, 2020 awards for bravery, particularly the queen s gallantry medal and the colonial police medal for gallantry. The queen s gallantry medal qgm is the third level civil decoration of the united kingdom it was instituted on 20 june 1974 to replace the order of the british empire for gallantry, the british empire medal for gallantry, and the colonial police medal for gallantry. Queens gallantry medal, london gazette zj 1, for 19351990 see the online. Queens gallantry medal latest news, breaking stories and. Almost all gallantry awards to british nationals are publicly announced in the official. The queen s commendation for bravery is one of the united kingdom awards granted for bravery entailing risk to life and meriting national recognition, but not at the level of the queen s gallantry medal. Visit the national archives bookshop for a range of available.
The queen s commendation for bravery and the queen s commendation for bravery in the air. Royal signals gallantry awardsproject update, february 2018. The medal is silver and circular in shape being 36 mm in diameter. Nov 20, 2015 a royal navy explosives expert who defused a series of complex devices in afghanistan over a 16hour period, despite soaring temperatures and threat of attack, has been awarded the queens gallantry medal by her majesty the queen at buckingham palace. Following the recent civilian gallantry awards list published in the london gazette in september 2019, and the armed forces operational awards list published in november, i have updated the addendum to for exemplary bravery it records all the 46 queens gallantry medals awarded since the book was published in december 20, with new information about a number of previous recipients and some. Queens gallantry medal qgm research british military. For exemplary bravery the history of the queens gallantry. It therefore ended the rather strange situation whereby the order of the british empire for gallantry was awarded for. For exemplary bravery the queens gallantry medal by. The queens gallantry medal is only awarded very sparingly and to date only 600 have been awarded.
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