Great Britain Civil Defence Medal

[astro]

Hi all, very new to the forum, so sorry if I am not too clued up on the different terminology of the forum, but here goes.

I have inherited a medal from my grandfather. It is in 100% mint condition with Navy / Royal Blue ribbons and four clasps or hooks attached. the medal says in a circle in the centre THE INSTITUTE OF CIVIL DEFENCE. Then under that it says FOUNDED 1938.

On the reverse of the medal it says 'Awarded for services rendered (31).

I was just wondering if anyone has any more information of this medal as it was not my grandfathers as he inherited it from a gentleman my grandmother worked for.

Many thanks in advance

Steve

[astro]

Here are two images of both the back and front of the medal.

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Many thanks

[paul wood]

http://www.britishcivildefence.co.uk/ICDDS/icdds.html

This should give you the information you require

Paul

[astro]

http://www.britishcivildefence.co.uk/ICDDS/icdds.html

This should give you the information you require

Paul

Many, many thanks indeed Paul.

Steve

[peter monahan]

I wonder what services one would render to be eligible for that very attractive medal.

[Mervyn Mitton]

I must be honest and say that I've never even heard of this Group. They must be like an advisory body now.

Steve - not sure if we welcomed you to GMIC - keep the questions coming. Mervyn