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Orders and Decorations - Military Medal (MM)
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Terms
The medal is awarded to Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers and men for individual or associated acts of bravery on the recommendation of a Commander-in-Chief in the field.
Bar
The silver, laurelled bar is awarded for a subsequent act or acts of bravery and devotion under fire.
Description
A circular, silver medal, 1.42 inches in diameter.
Obverse
King George V: A bareheaded effigy, in Field Marshal's
uniform, facing left, and the legend:
GEORGEIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:
King George VI:A crowned effigy, facing left, and one of
the legends:
(a) GEORGEIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: (for WWII)
(b) GEORGEIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: *(for Korea)
Queen Elizabeth II: A crowned effigy, facing right, and
the legend:
ELIZABETH II D: G: BR: OMN: REGINA R: D: (for Korea)
Reverse
The reverse shows FOR/BRAVERY/IN THE/FIELD in four lines, encircled by a laurel wreath and surmounted by the Royal Cypher and Imperial Crown.
Mounting
An ornate scroll suspender is attached to the medal with a single-toe claw.
Ribbon
A dark blue ribbon, 1.25 inches wide, with five equal centre stripes of white, red, white, red, and white (0.125" each).
Naming
The regimental or equivalent number, rank, initials, surname and unit of the recipient appear in plain block capitals around the edge of the medal.
Dates
The medal was instituted on 25 March 1916.
Issued
Canadians have received 13, 654 medals, plus 848 first bars and 38 second bars.
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