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On 08/01/2022 at 17:07, bigjarofwasps said:
Very nice, can we see a photo of what it looks like?
Is anybody aware of any further developments with regards this?
Back in 2020 there was plenty of newspaper coverage about there being U.K. Covid medal, not aware what if anything is to become of it….
Don’t hold your breath, but…
skip along to 14 minutes in and there’s, an interesting update on a possible Covid recognition…..
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Interesting to learn that the RCMP have two variations of their LSGC one in English the other in French.
I wonder in time, would there perhaps be scope for a new Welsh variant, of British police LSGC?
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On 04/06/2021 at 13:18, dpk said:
The Australian issues of the Police LS&GC Medal are few and far between on the market here. Not sure of how many were issued in the 1956 to 1976 period but there must be hundreds- where they are is a mystery. Probably held by family etc due to the relative recency of issue, recognising almost all recipients would now be aged or no longer with us.
It is the same with most Australian Police medals- hardly ever see genuine ones on the market. One problem is that there are many, many very good accurate replica/copy/replacements for these for sale and most are extremely like the originals- sometimes very hard to tell some of them apart. The only rule of thumb I use is close examination of the naming. The older PLSGC medal (the UK one) is impressed in the usual style but almost all medals awarded to Australian police since 1974 (introduction of the purely Australian Honour & Awards System) are pantograph engraved.
Examples- a Victoria Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, and a National Medal For Service shown below:
I would not buy an unnamed example of any Australian Police Medal unless I had solid gold provenance, due to the quality of repro/copies out there.
Interesting that New Zealand, changed their medal the other way around, adopting the Queens effigy in 1976.
2 minutes ago, bigjarofwasps said:Interesting that New Zealand, changed their medal the other way around, adopting the Queens effigy in 1976.
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On 07/01/2022 at 08:53, bigjarofwasps said:
Some additional information relating to this officer has come to light.
PC 121 Trefor Roberts (Denbighshire Constabulary) passed his Sgts Qualifying Exam on 8/9 Sept 1937; and transferred from Wrexham to Acrefair on 31 July 1942.
Trefor was at Colwyn Bay in 1945, and was at Llanddulas in 1953 in which year he was awarded the Coronation Medal.
He had also served at Denbigh eventually retiring in the rank of Sergeant.
He also appears in the following newspaper articles….
Liverpool Echo Monday 19th September 1932, he is mentioned in a story about a male called Hughes from 25 St John Street, Wrexham who was so objectionable while drunk, that Constable Trevor Roberts had no choice but to take him in charge. Hughes then hit the Constable on the leg causing a bruise.
Liverpool Echo Monday 11th September 1939, he is mentioned in a story about a male arrested for being drunk and disorderly in Wrexham. He is further charged with assaulting Constable Trevor Roberts, by violently kicking him with hobnail boots causing considerable injuries to both the officers legs.
Liverpool Echo Monday 24th June 1940, he is mentioned in a story where in he attends a house in Newton Hurst that was floodlit.
Flint County Herald, Friday 28th June 1940, Constable Trevor Roberts is mentioned in an article about a visit to a house by the ministry of food. Headline being Hens,Pigs and Rabbits maybe kept by householders.
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On 06/01/2022 at 15:13, JensF. said:
I just received the Medalla del Coronavirus con distintivo ANAV from the spanish civil protection.
Very nice, can we see a photo of what it looks like?
On 27/09/2021 at 15:54, bigjarofwasps said:
Is anybody aware of any further developments with regards this?
Back in 2020 there was plenty of newspaper coverage about there being U.K. Covid medal, not aware what if anything is to become of it….
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WA cop Bill Fanderlinden awarded the National Police Service Medal.
BILL Fanderlinden is living proof that good cops should always stick to their guns.
More than 40 years after refusing to prosecute an indigenous man over a trumped-up charge that ultimately exposed police corruption, the 91-year-old has been recognised for his “unique contribution, significant commitment and ethical and diligent service” and awarded the National Police Service Medal.
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21 hours ago, bigjarofwasps said:
Constable Trevor ROBERTS Denbighshire Constabulary.
Must have joined in the mid 1930’s as his LSGC is the 1st type E11R version (issued 1953-55).
He is one of only 8 Denbighshire Constabulary officers to be awarded the 1953 Coronation Medal.
His service during WW2 qualified him for the Defence Medal.
He is one of three brothers who served within Denbighshire Constabulary, his brothers being Idris & Emlyn.
His nickname was “Automatic” due to the way that he directed traffic.
He appears in the local press several times, most noticeably on the 17th December 1953, when he rescued two boys aged 8 and 10, who had climbed a 100 foot cliff in the Kneeshaw Lipton line quarry in Llandulas. He also appears on the 11th June 1953, when he is named as one of the officers from Denbighshire Constabulary who is to be awarded the Coronation Medal, he appears to be stationed at Llandulas at this time. On the 22nd February 1945 he is mentioned in an article about his mother, stating that he is a Constable in Colwyn Bay and a member of Denbighshire Constabulary. He is also listed on the roll for the 1953 Coronation Medal.
Some additional information relating to this officer has come to light.
PC 121 Trefor Roberts (Denbighshire Constabulary) passed his Sgts Qualifying Exam on 8/9 Sept 1937; and transferred from Wrexham to Acrefair on 31 July 1942.
Trefor was at Colwyn Bay in 1945, and was at Llanddulas in 1953 in which year he was awarded the Coronation Medal.
He had also served at Denbigh eventually retiring in the rank of Sergeant.
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Constable Trevor ROBERTS Denbighshire Constabulary.
Must have joined in the mid 1930’s as his LSGC is the 1st type E11R version (issued 1953-55).
He is one of only 8 Denbighshire Constabulary officers to be awarded the 1953 Coronation Medal.
His service during WW2 qualified him for the Defence Medal.
He is one of three brothers who served within Denbighshire Constabulary, his brothers being Idris & Emlyn.
His nickname was “Automatic” due to the way that he directed traffic.
He appears in the local press several times, most noticeably on the 17th December 1953, when he rescued two boys aged 8 and 10, who had climbed a 100 foot cliff in the Kneeshaw Lipton line quarry in Llandulas. He also appears on the 11th June 1953, when he is named as one of the officers from Denbighshire Constabulary who is to be awarded the Coronation Medal, he appears to be stationed at Llandulas at this time. On the 22nd February 1945 he is mentioned in an article about his mother, stating that he is a Constable in Colwyn Bay and a member of Denbighshire Constabulary. He is also listed on the roll for the 1953 Coronation Medal.
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Sgt 368 M. Roberts
Sgt 519 B. Adams
PC 122 H. B. Evans
PC 168 M. Jones
PC 412 J. C. Jones
PC 721 K. W. F. Davies
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Assistant Chief Constable Kerrin Wilson Lincolnshire Police.
Kerrin was appointed Assistant Chief Constable in July 2018 Cleveland & Durham (Police) Special Operations Unit.
Kerrin has 27 years of service with four North East Forces starting with Northumbria Police in 1992 and the bulk of her service with Cleveland Constabulary before moving to North Yorkshire Police on promotion to Chief Inspector and then joining Durham Constabulary in 2013 as a Superintendent.
Kerrin has a background in a variety of disciplines at all levels of her career from operational uniform, CID and specialist roles. This has included Head of Tasking & Co-ordinating Command (Media, Resourcing, Intelligence, Research & Analysis, Control Rooms); Safeguarding; Volume Crime; Diversity Unit; Local Area Command; Neighbourhood Policing and serving on secondment to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office as the Director for Training the Iraqi Police based in Baghdad.
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Commander Thelma Wagstaff Metropolitan Police.
Thelma served in the Wrens for 3 years before entering into the Metropolitan Police Force in 1961. Rising through the ranks, she commendably went on to achieve the rank of Commander in the CID before retirement in 1988.
Passed away on Sunday 28th March 2021.
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Chief Superintendent Constance Hobbs Metropolitan Police.
Connie was brought up in South London and joined the Metropolitan Police in 1954. She retired in 1979 notably at this time, having reached the rank of Chief Superintendent.
Constance Elizabeth Hobbs (Connie). Died on 4th May 2021, aged 93 years.
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Thought this might be of interest?
'Truly momentous occasion' as Covid-19 memorial unveiled in Barnsley town centre
It's one of the first permanent memorials to victims of the pandemic in the country.
It features seven figures cast in bronze, including a young girl, older man, volunteer, nurse, carer, police officer and a teacher, to represent those affected by the pandemic.
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/truly-momentous-occasion-covid-19-22242188.amp
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On 12/11/2021 at 10:05, dpk said:
Hi Gordon,
I haven't seen this naming style before but if you see one for sale please let me know- my next focus is on GSM's named to police officers. There seem to be quite a few for the Colonial Police Forces which would be an interesting collection.
David
I would imagine GSM’s to, Malaya, Kenya and Palestine are fairly common. You may have your work cut out finding a Northern Ireland example mind….
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6 hours ago, Zulu_00 said:
I was only having this discussion in a Facebook group recently, I mentioned Northern Ireland and Scotland should have the option of Irish and Scots Gaelic respectively. Will be interesting to see whether it happens or not, but as far as I am aware Scots Gaelic has only about 3000 speakers.
With a population in Scotland of 5.5 million and only 3000 of those speaking Gaelic. Compared with Wales at approx 3.3 million and 800,000 of those being Welsh speakers. I don’t think we’ll be seeing any Gaelic engraved police medals anytime soon……0 -
In 2006 the 4 Welsh police forces, began having the option to have the ranks on their LSGC’s engraved in Welsh. This was due to the 1993 Welsh language act.
https://gmic.co.uk/topic/68446-welsh-ranks-on-police-lsgc-medals/
As Scotland has a similar Gaelic language act, will be interesting to see whether the Scottish police force, follows suit?
I’m not a Gaelic speaker so forgive me if the below potential police ranks are incorrect. But I believe they would be something along these lines.
Constable - Constabal
Sergeant- Sairdseant
Inspector - Neach-sgrudaidh
Superintendent- Stiuireadair
It would appear that Constable would be the same Const, but the other ranks would be clearly identifiable as Gaelic.
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Welsh language act.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Language_Act_1993
It appears that there is a similar language act in Scotland. Perhaps in time, we’ll see Gaelic ranks on medals too?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelic_ ... _(Scotland)_Act_2005
Would be interested to learn what these ranks would be.
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4 hours ago, paul wood said:
Sounds like usual modern limited edition crap hype of which the firm are noted for avoid like the plague.
Paul
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A little bit more information has come to light, curtesy of the Kent Constabulary Museum.
Theodore Sidney DEARDEN
Collar number 720
Joined 27th August 1932
Retired to pension 20th July 1959
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On 05/11/2021 at 04:49, Capt. Martin Bayerlr said:
Here's an update on RMS Republic's gold. The link in the Press Release provides the details of her cargoes.
Above link is a bit temperamental. If you can’t get it to
open yet this one.
Thanks for sharing Capt B.
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can anyone explain this to me? It was my understanding that we’ve had 50p’s for years?
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Don’t know if this helps or confuses matters. But there appears to have been a Constable William Ross up in Scotland, he appears several times in the Scottish papers.
This chap appears to have served with the Transport Commission Police and been injured during a crash?
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Another example to a female Officer. Note her rank is engraved in Welsh.
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Covid 19 Medal?
in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Posted
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/in-your-area/nuneatons-hospital-praised-boris-johnson-22877351.amp
During Prime Minister's Question Time earlier today (January 26) he spoke about the special medal that has been given to staff and volunteers at the George Eliot Hospital to honour their efforts during the pandemic.
He said that the government plans to follow suit and issue a national measure to mark the efforts of NHS workers.
The PM made the announcement after Craig Tracey, Bedworth and North Warwickshire's MP, spoke during the weekly event in the Commons.
"The George Eliot Hospital has recently issued all of its staff, volunteers and helpers with a medal in recognition of the work they have done and continue to do through the Covid pandemic," Mr Tracey said.
"Would the Prime Minister join me in thanking them for their incredible work they have done, including the specialist teams such as palliative care, who have had to act as surrogate families for patients whose family have been unable to attend due to restrictions.
"Will he consider following their lead and issuing a national service medal for all of our key workers who have done such an outstanding job keeping our country going through the pandemic."
The Prime Minister replied: "I am pleased that so many of the volunteers and staff at the George Eliot Hospital have been recognised. I have seen the medal and I think it is lovely.
"As I have told the House before, we are establishing a UK commission on Covid commemoration to consider how we can commemorate everything we have all been through."