Our replica example features the original style suspension as issued although many recipients changed them to ornate silver suspesnions

Rumour has it that he also operated as a spy for Elizabeth I

the Defence Medal stands as a tribute to those who defended the home front with courage and commitment

Additional awards of the Air Force Cross were recognised by the award of a bar worn on the ribbon

Instituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system designed to remove distinction between ranks

Kings South Africa Medal Bars Required?:1901 bar Our replica example features theAwarded to those who served in South Africa during 1901 and 1902, always issued with the Queen's medal and usually issued with the two date bars. There are rare instances of a single clasp and as with the Queen's medal, awards to nurses are usually found without clasp regardless of entitlement to them.