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 As Italy had already withdrawn from the conflict in 1943, this marked peace between all countries in Europe on the 8th of May 1945.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...
The 9th of November 2024 will mark the 35th year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Concrete barriers that kept Berlin divided for twenty-eight years were surged with an influx of German citizens from both sides of the wall, desperate to escape or see loved ones after decades of separation. What Was the Berlin Wall? The Berlin Wall...
Armistice Day marks the agreement to end World War I and begin peace negotiations on the 11th of November 1918. To this day, this historical moment is commemorated with two minutes’ silence across the UK, at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month. We now also recognise Remembrance Day on the second Sunday of November. This provides...
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...
The 9th of November 2024 will mark the 35th year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Concrete barriers that kept Berlin divided for twenty-eight years were surged with an influx of German citizens from both sides of the wall, desperate to escape or see loved ones after decades of separation. What Was the Berlin Wall? The Berlin Wall...
Armistice Day marks the agreement to end World War I and begin peace negotiations on the 11th of November 1918. To this day, this historical moment is commemorated with two minutes’ silence across the UK, at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month. We now also recognise Remembrance Day on the second Sunday of November. This provides...
