Megan Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Like several of you have said, even if such an award were to be authorised, it would be a nightmare deciding who ought to receive it. What about delivery drivers? What about teachers ensuring that at least some modicum of education is delivered online to pupils (and child-minding the children of those who have to work)? What about those of us stretching technology to its limits to make sure that university students can progress or graduate? What about this army of volunteers who have stepped up to help support those who are staying home? Maybe - shock horror! - this is finally a place for the 'medals for purchase' merchants? That if you feel the need to commemorate what you did during the coronavirus scare, you may buy a suitable medal, perhaps with an array of clasps to indicate what you were doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Time will tell whether a medal is ever awarded, perhaps different versions representing different organisations? Perhaps only Government bodies would qualify? Perhaps any issue of such an award would be along the same lines as the last two Jubilee Medals or perhaps the WW2 Defence Medal? Perhaps only medals to organisations that would normally issue medals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/five-living-uk-prime-ministers-21930482 http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/30/c_139021835.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 The concept of awarding a COVID 19 medal was discussed during Prime Ministers question time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thought this article might be of interest? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/frontline-heroes-to-get-covid-medals-within-months-rlbmk8tzb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Seems to be something in this, it’s in the Daily Mail as well as the Times? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8396039/amp/Coronavirus-medal-rolled-early-September.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricSerge Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Here is the United States Public Health Service's two medals. One for civilian service and the other for award to their Commissioned Officer Corps. They share a common reverse. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 On 07/06/2020 at 10:08, bigjarofwasps said: Thought this article might be of interest? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/frontline-heroes-to-get-covid-medals-within-months-rlbmk8tzb Well nearly a year on since this article, claiming such an award could be issued as early as September 2020? With numerous other countries having already awarded a medal. But as far as I’m aware there has been no further mention of it in the U.K.? Had a little tinker about with what it could have looked like.... Thought the ribbon should be green for the virus, perhaps? Gold on the edges for the effort made fighting it? The 5 red stripes are for the army, navy, RAF, ambulance and police services (scope for two more if the Fire & Prison services need including?) Thought it would only be issued to services that already have a medals concept? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Thought this might be of interest? https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/cy/request/737076/response/1769491/attach/html/3/FOI2021 02914.pdf.html Edited September 15, 2021 by bigjarofwasps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bigjarofwasps Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Saw this thought it might be of interest? https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/proposed-90th-year-commemoration-queen-elizabeth-medal-for-those-who-have-served-in-harm-s-way/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Saw this on another site… The quote below is from the government announcement on the Jubilee Medal The government is developing plans to mark the contribution of key workers, including NHS workers, to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and will announce further plans in due course. For those eligible, there is no application process - eligible staff will be automatically notified via their employer. Does this suggest there is going to be a Covid Medal after all? Or is it referring to this? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-58690666.amp But if so, only staff with 5 years service will qualify, unless that’s going to change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Hi Nick, Do not worry. When the time comes they will create Criteria. I hope they will not get too exited and create sub classes for each Variant that will come under the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÖSTA Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) South Central Ambulance Service (UK) Medallion/Coin & Pin North West Ambulance Service (UK) Pin Edited October 14, 2021 by ÖSTA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) 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 Edited November 22, 2021 by bigjarofwasps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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