The Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct, formerly the King's Commendation for Brave Conduct, acknowledged brave acts by both civilians and members of the armed services in both war and peace, for g
1943–45: Badge for civilian recipients
Certificate of a King's Commendation awarded posthumously to a merchant seaman in 1942
Laurel leaf on ribbon of Defence Medal
A firefighters 1941 certificate and Defence Medal with Laurel leaf
The King's Commendation for Valuable Service is a British military award for meritorious service in an operational theatre. It was established in 1994, when the award of the Queen's Commendation for B
Major General Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter wearing ribbon emblems for mention in despatches and Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service