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How common it is, I can’t say. But I can confirm it is possible to have the Burma Star and France & Germany Star. I had a relative (who was in the army) with just such a group. I found it fascinating that he had fought both the Japanese and the Germans, during the war.

Saw this on social media, thought it might be of interest? Some bods from the RMP were presented with their LSGC’s the other day. Unfortunately not possible to ascertain from the photos whether there Charles or Elizabeth medals.

Judging by posts/photographs on social media, West Midlands police are certainly blazing a trail, in ceremonies presenting LSGC bars to their officers. Not aware of any other forces who have presented anywhere near as many bars, if any at all!!! On a side note, I also see (again via social media posts) that the Fire service up and down the country have had a considerable amount of ceremonies in the last week or so, presenting their personal with LSGC’s. Interestingly all appear to bear the Queen’s effigy, Now whether this is just to clear all the personal who qualified under the late Queen or whether they are just pressing on with E11R medals, I have been unable to confirm.

Gordon, I would hazard that this is an American cap badge? There is an Essex county in New Jersey and they do use the rank of Constable. Just a thought, I could be very wrong!

Michael, you have to bear in mind that, these medals to Indian soldiers would have been engraved locally, so the quality will not be as good as those issued to European soldiers whose medals would have been engraved within the U.K.

Thought this might be of interest? As of 15:46 hours Thursday 4th May 2023…. “Options for the effigy of the King which will be used on official medals are still under consideration. As such we are not striking any medals which carry the effigy of the King at this time.” Regards FOI Team

Interesting concept! Look forward to seeing an example. But having said that, am I right in thinking that only the RAF have a crown on their bar anyway all the rest look the same, so you couldn’t tell the difference? Unless you mean would the recipient be issued with an entirely new medal, like in the case of the ACSM. Not sure whether the 1st version of the ACSM is still issued but if it is, would be cool to have an E11R first version and a C111R second version in a group.

Thought this might be of interest? The new Border Force LSGC was supposed to be, being awarded in the spring of 2023. This has now been delayed until early 2024, as the medals themselves won’t be available until the autumn of 2023. Medal was initially conceived early last year I believe. So assume the current delay is due to the change in effigy? But whether there will in fact be both E11R and C111R versions of this medal remains to be seen.

Whilst we await, a mounted Coronation medal medal group. We’ll have to make do with this impressive set of ribbons 👍.

Interesting 👍. This chap needs to remember that he’s in a disciplined organisation, and he’ll do as he’s bl**dy well told!! 30 years wearing a Queen’s crown badge or not, when the time comes he WILL start wearing the new badge. Don’t know where he thinks he is. Will await physically evidence with regards to soldered cap badges as well… However I did groan, when I saw this photograph. Why she was allowed to be in the King’s presence, improperly dressed is beyond me.

This could potentially be him, if that helps? As Dave says the City of London museum is worth contacting. I have always found them most helpful in the past. Point of note is that not all period officer papers exist. But you never know you might get lucky with them. Certainly worth a try!! Keep us posted 👍👍👍.

Although no police officers stationed at Chingford police station came to any harm during the Second World War, an officer from Walthamstow, having taken time off from duty ar- rived home only to be cut down by shrapnel as he stood on his doorstep in Tufton Road, fumbling 'for the front door lock. The station itself was saved from major damage in spite of a number of near misses and an incident where a V2 rocket landed in Pole Hill, only 100 yards from the station. When, at 5pm on Wednesday March 7th 1945, a Nazi V2 rocket weapon fell close to the Petty Sessions building the court was just finishing its daily business. Although it was wrecked, no-one was hurt. http://www.brynelliott.co.uk/index_htm_files/ChingfordPoliceStation1888-1998.pdf Bombs dropped in WW2 on Chingford http://bombsight.org/#14/51.6242/-0.0105

Will be interesting to see, now that the King has been formally Coronated whether, we’ll start seeing King’s effigy medals, any time soon?

Would be interested to learn, if any bars were seen at the Coronation?

I think, it does look rather nice.

Miniature version is available, already!!! Looking forward to seeing it, mounted in groups.

The medal that just keeps giving!! Does this say 2033?

Formal confirmation- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronation-medal-to-go-to-armed-forces-and-frontline-emergency-service-workers

My understanding is that if your a serving officer (with 5 years service) on Saturday, you’ll qualify. Regardless of if your on leave or at the parade or not 👍.

As of 15:46 hours Thursday 4th May 2023…. “Options for the effigy of the King which will be used on official medals are still under consideration. As such we are not striking any medals which carry the effigy of the King at this time.” Regards FOI Team