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The Elizabeth Emblem: Fallen officers to receive State recognition. https://www.polfed.org/news/latest-news/2024/the-elizabeth-emblem-fallen-officers-to-receive-state-recognition/ BRAVERY AWARD CAMPAIGN As many of you are aware, we have been campaigning for the official recognition of Constable George Taylor, murdered on the 30th of November 1976 and Detective Sergeant William Ross Hunt, murdered on the 5thof June 1983. Both were officers of Strathclyde Police serving in ‘Q’ Division, Lanarkshire, at the time of their respective murders. In addition, we have been campaigning for the introduction of a new award for Emergency Service and other public service personnel who have died in the line of duty. This aspect of the campaign was in support of Bryn Hughes, whose daughter PC Nicola Hughes was murdered on the 18th of September 2012, along with her colleague PC Fiona Bone, both of Greater Manchester Police. Bryn and the Police Federation of England and Wales have been campaigning for the introduction of such an award for several years. The Lanarkshire Police Historical Society, Graham Simpson MSP and Wendy Chamberlain MP have been supporting the Taylor and Hunt families in their campaigns for the past 4 years. We are pleased to announce the on the 9th of March 2024, a new award, is being introduced for family members of police officers, firefighters and other public servants who have died in public service who will be recognised by the new emblem. The Elizabeth Emblem, which is conferred by His Majesty The King, is a national form of recognition awarded to the next of kin of police officers, firefighters, and many other public servants. The award is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or because of a terrorist attack. We would like to pass on our congratulations to the Taylor, Hunt and Hughes families who have campaigned with dignity to have their loved ones properly recognised for their bravery and sacrifice. This award is long overdue and now quite rightly instituted. Award of the honour is by application to the Cabinet Office and scrutiny of the George Cross committee and recommendations then made to His Majesty The King, via the Prime Minister. The award is retrospective to 1948 and mirrors the eligibility criteria for the Elizabeth Cross. Full details are contained below. NEW 'ELIZABETH EMBLEM' UNVEILED TO COMMEMORATE PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO DIED IN LINE OF DUTY · Police officers, firefighters and other public servants who died in the line of duty will be commemorated with new Elizabeth Emblem · National form of recognition conferred by His Majesty The King will be awarded to next of kin · Elizabeth Emblem incorporates a rosemary wreath surrounding the Tudor Crown Today [Saturday 9 March 2024], family members of police officers, firefighters and other public servants who have died in public service will be recognised by a new emblem. The Elizabeth Emblem, which is conferred by His Majesty The King, is a national form of recognition awarded to the next of kin of police officers, firefighters, and many other public servants. The award is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or because of a terrorist attack. The design of the Emblem incorporates a rosemary wreath, a traditional symbol of remembrance, which surrounds the Tudor Crown. It is inscribed with 'For A Life Given In Service’ and will have the name of the person for whom it is in memoriam inscribed on the reverse of the Emblem. It will include a pin to allow the award to be worn on clothing by the next of kin of the deceased. The Emblem recognises how the sacrifices made by public servants who have lost their lives because of their duty could be recognised within the honours system. From today, next of kin of the deceased will be able to apply for the Emblem via gov.uk. Nominations will be reviewed by the George Cross Committee and recommendations then made to His Majesty The King via the Prime Minister. Recipients of The Elizabeth Emblem will receive their award from a senior representative such as a Chief Constable, Chief Fire Officer or His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said: "We will not forget those who died in our service. "The Elizabeth Emblem will bring the nation together to honour the dedication and commitment of these exceptional public servants who have given their lives in service of the United Kingdom." Policing Minister, Chris Philp said: "We owe so much to our public servants who make sacrifices every day to keep us safe. "The Elizabeth Emblem will recognise those who tragically lost their lives in public service and rightly enshrine them in our country's history so that their sacrifices are never forgotten." Note: · The Elizabeth Emblem will be awarded to the next of kin of a person who was employed in a role based on the source of a commission on behalf of, or formally funded by, an eligibility body. · An eligible body is defined as the UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, the Northern Ireland Executive, local government, a Crown Dependency or a British Overseas Territory. · The award of The Elizabeth Emblem will be retrospective to 1948 and mirrors the eligibility criteria for the Elizabeth Cross. · The next of kin of the deceased will be able to apply for the Emblem. Applications will be made to the Cabinet Office Full details on the award, how to apply and who will be eligible will be available on GOV.UK.

Greater Manchester Police C111R Helmet Plate.

Army LSGC. First full size effigy example, I’ve seen.

First full size King’s Effigy, I’ve seen 👍. Aware there’s a Navy one out there somewhere too.

Interesting update…. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/ministry-of-defence-letting-down-troops-over-medal-says-ben-wallace/ar-BB1jaV8G?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=9ab0a158aa734a38b4de9db7f749b32a&ei=22&fbclid=IwAR0AP8sIGeHm2oZlTcAE2tdxOxr0m9TFnqxDnga_MzSHNLUqAkWWUO4jZfU_aem_ARYV26rdUTaV-v3hL3QtXU_1wdmq-bHNkKodyhM1eL3NDJd9ws6sy4z1CChUekvQdzg

West Midlands Police are in the process of issuing them now. Smaller box than the Queen's jubilee medals.

Surrey Police have just posted this on their weekly Routine Orders: - 3. King’s Coronation Medal update The Home Office has provided a further update regarding the distribution of Coronation Medals. Over 450,000 medals are being produced and distributed across all emergency services and relevant departments. We have been advised the Surrey Police and Sussex Police allocation will be delivered in the month of June. Provided there is no amendment to this date, both forces will plan their forcewide distribution sessions starting in July 2024, with specific details communicated nearer the time. Medal eligibility for warranted Officers, special constables and PCSOs, is to be in service and completed five full years’ service on 6 May 2023. The force will also recognise staff who are in service and have completed over five years’ service on the 6 May 2023, with a commemorative coin. Forcewide distribution plans for this will be communicated once we take delivery of the coins.

A thread on social media, states that officers from GMP (Oldham), are scheduled to received their LSGC’s at a ceremony in March. Whether this develops into actual medals being presented remains to be seen. Also on social media Wilts police held a ceremony for officers who had qualified for their LSGC’s back in June 23, only the other day, however no medals were issued only certificates of service were presented……. Furthermore there is suggestion, that despite the ridiculously long delay in awarding any LSGC’s. Anyone who qualified before 1st October 2023, will in fact receive a E11R effigy version? Although why the Royal Mint stopped excepting orders for E11R medals for well over a year, only to begin doing so again, is curious and somewhat frustrating no doubt for those effected. This will inevitably lead to yet further delays!

Would be interested to learn, whether this is a genuine group or not. It’s clearly a set of miniatures. But I’m struggling to find a CGC winner who was also awarded the MSM under the King. I think I’m right in thinking that they’ll only be - New Years Honours 2023 Birthday Honours 2023 New Years Honours 2024 According to the gov.uk announcement in October 2023, King’s effigy MSM only came into existence that year, which means this recipient would have had to have been on the New Years Honours 2024 list for their MSM. But there appears to be only one Army recipient and he isn’t documented as having the CGC. Unless I’m missing something?

This is an Air Force Cross not a Distinguished Flying Cross, would be my first point, if this helps? Below is a Distinguished Flying Cross.

Saw this on social media. I strongly suspect that this isn’t a King’s LSGC given he’s also been awarded a bar to it as well. But am curious to learn, how someone can be awarded their LSGC and bar at the same time? Can anyone shine any light on this for me?

C111R GSM clasp Global Operations.

First batch of 30 and 40 year bars have arrived in with the CNC.

Officer on the left , has the 1911 Coronation Medal and I would suggest the Queens Boer War medal? Officer on the right 1902 Coronation Medal and 1911 Coronation Medal. Officer with WW1 medals and two stripes is interesting. Not seen that before. But the officer three stripes and a crown I have seen before.

Constable 259 William Evans Gwynedd Constabulary and North Wales Police. William Evans (native of Bethesda). Joined up in 1954. Following service in WW2 with the Royal Signals. He was stationed in Llandudno and Trefriw before being posted to Aberdaron, in 1964. He qualified for his LSGC in 1976. He also received the 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal. In 1980 he was awarded the BEM on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Retiring in 1980. His contemporaries remember him well. He was certainly a well known and respected Bobby. Several regale their memories below. He worked discretionary to the end. To quote Will "I know when my village needs policing" A man worthy of the many stories written here. Stories about him take a number of pages in my book, 'Pleserau'r Plismon'. What a man and what a character. So pleased to have known him. Will Aberdaron. Yes he retired 1980. I had just started in Pwllheli and Mabel, the secretary, got me to sign his card even though I had never met him (she insisted!) After he retired, he moved to Pwllheli itself and he would often stop and have a quick natter if he saw me on the beat. He was very well respected and the tales were legendary! I remember going to Leicester on prisoner escort and a Sgt there asked if Will was still there as he'd seen him there over the years. Never Mind about The Law , Will set The Rules In Aberdaron . My wife remembers ‘Mr Ifans Plisman ‘in Trefriw. The children were in awe of him .. probably because of his stature! His daughter Diane stayed in Trefriw. Yes an absolute legend. So nice to read colleagues memories of Will and a world of policing that has sadly been long consigned to history but which so many of us recall fondly. I well remember a member of the public phoning in that Will needed assistance with a bunch of Hells Angels. When we got there Will wanted to know why we were there and that the motor bikers had left. Found out later that at least 1 if not 2 had been wading in the river. He was a very big imposing man. 'Wil Aberdaron' as he was known, was the Village Bobby in Aberdaron for many, many years. I was posted there in 1984, a few years after he retired. It was an almost impossible task, as anything you did was compared to how Will would have done it, (not always by the rules may I add!). He was certainly a legend. Some of the tales can’t be repeated on here in this day and age of his administration of justice. The station had a very large garden, and I started to level it and make it more child friendly. I borrowed a JCB but hit something in the middle of the garden. Will had been burying unexploded shells washed up on nearby beaches. Bomb Squad spent a full day with us. Will administered old fashioned Justice, he was highly respected by all, and had a local knowledge which made modern Intel systems rubbish as they were never geared for rural policing. Everyone in the area had total respect for him, and no one including myself, Gwyndaf, or Geraint would ever fill his giant boots. About Aberdaron - Crossville bus was the manner of mail delivery. Some 16 miles from nearest outstation, no allocated vehicle, (except Will’s bike), and no radio contact. If Pwllheli wished to contact him, they rang Eleri Stores (behind Will in the photo), who would be asked- 1. Had they seen him. 2. When had they last see him. 3. If they saw him again - ask him to ring back!

A very rare DSO to the RFA. I would also hazard a unique group?

Tom Curry’s latest book is now available. It focuses around the Campaign for Medal Recognition for Injured UK Police Officers https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSWZLLBJ?fbclid=IwAR0nNP9bQd_RKEOcJtyrYPgPqBdpHGrZI68eAgnthE7E43hUUiiXYIRH9Jk_aem_AUsiSEH7OnLe5Rx6k-_WAS4ICqe3IXfwJapifKQoMPgDLLEjJTTjmZV2toz7vp5fSH8

Keep us posted Dutch 👍👍 Not Police related, but I thought it might be of interest? The very first Royal Navy C111R LSGC was presented yesterday to a recipient at Navy Command HQ. So it would appear, that the next generation of LSGC’s are finally starting to be released, into the wild…….😝👍

I thought it might be of interest? The very first Royal Navy C111R LSGC was presented yesterday to a recipient at Navy Command HQ. So it would appear, that the next generation of LSGC’s are finally starting to be released, into the wild…….😝👍

Three recipients of the Champion Shot in the Air Forces, Army and Navy, for 2023. All three medals have the Crowned effigy of King Charles III. Sergeant Tom Hughes 42 Royal Marines. Lance Corporal Thapa (1 Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles), Corporal Mitchel RAF.

Did these medals ever manifest?