Q: How do I get started with ordering my medals? A: The first step is placing your order through our website. If you’re unsure what you need or would prefer some guidance, our knowledgeable and friendly team are always happy to help over the phone. We offer a wide range of mounting options, including swing mounting, court mounting, framed medals...
Hello all, I hope that by now many of you know me, I’m Nathan, the veteran owner and operator here at Award. I wanted to share some of the ins and outs of 2025 so far: the successes, the challenges, and what’s been happening since I took over Award Medals in June. The transition from working as a consultant to...
This past weekend, I had the privilege of visiting Bletchley Park - once the top-secret nerve centre of Allied codebreaking operations during World War II. Walking through its historic rooms and displays, I was struck by the weight of the stories held within those walls - stories of brilliance, bravery, and sacrifice. One display in particular stopped me in my...
The 29th of May is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, when we honour military and civilian personnel who have served towards the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations. On this day, special tribute is paid to over 4,400 peacekeepers who lost their lives in the pursuit of or in the service of peace. What Happens on the International Day of UN...
A monarch’s Jubilee celebrates a milestone anniversary of the date of ascension to the throne. In 2022, the late Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, the only monarch in British history to reach such a prestigious milestone. She surpassed Queen Victoria, who was the first to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee. But what years would Charles’s Jubilee be, and will...
VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the point in history where Germany surrendered to the Allies in World War 2. As Italy had already withdrawn from the conflict in 1943, this marked peace between all countries in Europe on the 8th of May 1945. However, it didn’t mark the end of the war, as Japan was still active...
(1936 – 2025) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ian H. Stewart CM FSND, co-founder and former Chairman of Award Productions Ltd, who dedicated his life to the art of design and the commemoration of history through medals, coins, and memorials. Ian enjoyed a distinguished career in design, earning an international reputation as a multi-discipline...
British medals are awards given to members of the British Armed Forces, Allied/Commonwealth Forces, and civilian military personnel. These are commonly sorted into several types, separated by eligibility criteria, and the body that licensed them. World War, General Service & Campaign Medals These are awarded to military personnel who have participated in particular campaigns for a significant amount of time...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, for most of its history, remained “dormant” until the 1990s, where it conducted its first ever military operations in former Yugoslavia. Several interventions took place from 1992 until 1995, when a peace agreement was signed. In 1994, near the end of the conflict, the NATO military committee proposed the idea of awarding medals for personnel...
British campaign medals are a source of history and pride in the family, making their careful storage and cleaning an important part of preserving them for the future generations. As a maker and supplier of replacement UK military medals and accessories, we often supply medals where they have been broken or suffered significant damage. Read on and discover how to...
Q: How do I get started with ordering my medals? A: The first step is placing your order through our website. If you’re unsure what you need or would prefer some guidance, our knowledgeable and friendly team are always happy to help over the phone. We offer a wide range of mounting options, including swing mounting, court mounting, framed medals...
Hello all, I hope that by now many of you know me, I’m Nathan, the veteran owner and operator here at Award. I wanted to share some of the ins and outs of 2025 so far: the successes, the challenges, and what’s been happening since I took over Award Medals in June. The transition from working as a consultant to...
This past weekend, I had the privilege of visiting Bletchley Park - once the top-secret nerve centre of Allied codebreaking operations during World War II. Walking through its historic rooms and displays, I was struck by the weight of the stories held within those walls - stories of brilliance, bravery, and sacrifice. One display in particular stopped me in my...
The 29th of May is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, when we honour military and civilian personnel who have served towards the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations. On this day, special tribute is paid to over 4,400 peacekeepers who lost their lives in the pursuit of or in the service of peace. What Happens on the International Day of UN...
A monarch’s Jubilee celebrates a milestone anniversary of the date of ascension to the throne. In 2022, the late Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, the only monarch in British history to reach such a prestigious milestone. She surpassed Queen Victoria, who was the first to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee. But what years would Charles’s Jubilee be, and will...
VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the point in history where Germany surrendered to the Allies in World War 2. As Italy had already withdrawn from the conflict in 1943, this marked peace between all countries in Europe on the 8th of May 1945. However, it didn’t mark the end of the war, as Japan was still active...
(1936 – 2025) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ian H. Stewart CM FSND, co-founder and former Chairman of Award Productions Ltd, who dedicated his life to the art of design and the commemoration of history through medals, coins, and memorials. Ian enjoyed a distinguished career in design, earning an international reputation as a multi-discipline...
British medals are awards given to members of the British Armed Forces, Allied/Commonwealth Forces, and civilian military personnel. These are commonly sorted into several types, separated by eligibility criteria, and the body that licensed them. World War, General Service & Campaign Medals These are awarded to military personnel who have participated in particular campaigns for a significant amount of time...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, for most of its history, remained “dormant” until the 1990s, where it conducted its first ever military operations in former Yugoslavia. Several interventions took place from 1992 until 1995, when a peace agreement was signed. In 1994, near the end of the conflict, the NATO military committee proposed the idea of awarding medals for personnel...
British campaign medals are a source of history and pride in the family, making their careful storage and cleaning an important part of preserving them for the future generations. As a maker and supplier of replacement UK military medals and accessories, we often supply medals where they have been broken or suffered significant damage. Read on and discover how to...
