India Medal 1895 - 1902This medal replaced the earlier India General Service Medal which had covered the campaigns from 1854, and featured the older portrait of Queen Victoria until 1901 when Edward VII assumed the throne. The ribbon is crimson and green representing the heraldic colour of Britain and the sacred colour of the prophet.

a gallantry emblem of crossed oakleaves was established to be worn on all grades of the Order of the British Empire

helmet and charging horses and soldiers going to war

This medal was awarded for the battle of Waterloo and Quatre Bras and Ligny

professionalism and flying skill in training

It recognises the bravery and endurance of those who served on land

It is at the same level as the Queen̥s Gallantry Medal

It recognises the determination and sacrifice of those who took part in operations in Sicily

awarded for 1 days service between 31st October and 22nd December 1956

Issued to Australian personnel for 180 days aggregate service between 3rd September 1945 and 10th November 1956 in the following:

which is awarded for the same degree of gallantry on land or at sea

Jane Seymour

particularly when they have become tarnished over time