BEM Military Ribbon Brooch Bar with laurel leafRibbon Brooch Bars available for all medals for wearing when the full size or miniature medals is not required or appropriate. Awarded with a laurel leaf for gallantry

where known

The premier award for gallantry

In keeping with original issue examples:

The General Service Medal with Malay Peninsula Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore

Catherine of Aragon

historians and family researchers today

but not in active operations against an enemy

the Victoria Cross may be awarded to all ranks of the services and civilians for gallantry in the presence of the enemy

Authentic ribbon colours representing the national colours of Italy

please note that this refers to medals mounted in a group together:

Bars are now awarded for additional periods of 10 years

mentioned in dispatchesåÊor to signify participation in a particular campaign