the cost of the Edward Medal (Mines) was borne by a fund established by a group of philanthropists (including prominent mine owners) and not the state

The World War I Croix de Guerre was established by royal decree on 25 October 1915 as an award for bravery or other military virtue on the battlefield

The 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's) traces its origins to the early eighteenth century and served with distinction across numerous campaigns throughout the British Army's history

Pre-curved peak

awarded for service in WW2

Spitfire Skirmish 500pc Jigsaw Puzzle Service_Royal Air Force the cost of the EdwardIt's 1940 and the Battle of Britain is full steam ahead as the Spitfire and Messerschmitt tussle above the Thames. Flying the Spitfire is the renowned RAF officer Stapme Stapleton, the pilot who famously almost hit Tower Bridge as he pulled away from the skirmish depicted in this scene. Stapme later went on to shoot the single German pilot who escaped from an Allied prisoner of war camp, which was later depicted in the classic 1957 film, One That Got