British Empire Medal
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The British Empire Medal is a British and Commonwealth award for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. The current honour was created in 1922 to replace the origina
Obverse (left) and reverse: British Empire Medal, civil division ribbon
British Empire Medal, obverse
Silver oak-leaf emblem for gallantry, awarded 1958–74
Coat of arms
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A coat of arms is a heraldic visual design on an escutcheon, surcoat, or tabard, originating in Europe. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement, wh
British Empire Medal
…the post-nominal letters "BEM" with special privileges to use St Paul's Cathedral for funerals, baptisms and weddings. BEM holders can also apply for a coat of arms designed by the Monarch’s artist. Since December 1918, the honour has been divided into civil and military divisions in the same was as the Order of…
Coats of Arms in the Dering Roll, an English armorial from the 13th century
Brabant Lion held by Floris de Merode during the funeral of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, print after design by Jacob Franquart
The German Hyghalmen Roll, c. late 15th century, illustrates the German practice of thematic repetition from the arms in the crest
Coat of arms of Liptov County in Slovakia