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

In keeping with original issue examples:

the Arctic Star serves as a lasting tribute to one of the most demanding campaigns of the Second World War

symbolising courage

Eligibility

Bust of Lord Kitchener Collection_Monarchs & Leaders Awarded for meritorious service itBust of Lord Kitchener made in British Gypsum Plaster. A This year we have created a bust of Lord Kitchener in honour of the World War I Centenary. As with all Famous Faces there are objects around the base. For this bust we have included a WWI tank, gas mask, shells, spade, helmets, a Howitzer and British Tommies going over the top. The etch around the base reads YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU Lord Kitchener's army of volunteers boosted the British Army from