Authentic ribbon colours representing the colours of the Union Flag — symbolising the unity of the British Commonwealth during wartime

The original Royal Warrant was amended by a further Royal Warrant on 1 December 1909 to encompass acts of bravery by all industrial workers in factory accidents and disasters

Bust of King Henry VIII made in British Gypsum Plaster

It was awarded particularly for service during air raids in World War Two

Awarded for gallantry in saving life on land

Royal Naval Auxiliary Service medal Campaign_Afghanistan Authentic ribbon colours representing theThe Royal Navy Auxiliary Service Medal was instituted in July 1965 and awarded for 12 years service in the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service (RNXS). The RNXS was formed in 1963 from the Royal Naval Minewatching Service and the Admiralty Ferry Crews Association. It was disbanded in 1994. Bars were awarded for a further 12 years service. Approximately 1,700 medals were awarded, 131 with one bar and 2 with 2 bars.