UN Congo ONUC Full Size Medal

It was instituted on 6 September 1886 by Queen Victoria in a Royal Warrant published in the London Gazette on 9 November

and formally entitled the Medal of The Order of The British Empire

historians and commemorative displays

the Burma Star stands as a proud tribute to the resilience and sacrifice of those who fought in the Far East

Volunteer Reserve Service HAC Miniature Medal Naval General Service UN Congo ONUC Full SizeThe Volunteer Reserve Service Medal or 'VRSM' was Instituted in 1999 to replace the Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, the Efficiency Decoration, the Efficiency Medal and the Air Efficiency Award. At the same time the period of service was reduced to 10 years. This is awarded to all ranks of the reserve forces.