United Kingdom: British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service

Ribbon: Pink with grey edges.

Instituted: 1922.
Discontinued: 1993.
Reinstated: 2012 (Cvil version only).

Awarded: For meritorious service.

Civil Type 1
1922-1937
Military Type 1
1922-1937
Civil Type 2
1937-1993, 2012-date
Military Type 2
1937-1993
George VI Type 1 (Male)
1937-1948
George VI Type 1 (Male), Obverse George VI Type 1 (Male), Reverse
George VI Type 1 (Female)
1937-1948
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George VI Type 2 (Male)
1948-52
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George VI Type 2 (Female)
1948-52
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Elizabeth II (Male)
1952-2022
Elizabeth II (Male), Obverse Elizabeth II (Male), Reverse
Elizabeth II (Female)
1952-2022
Elizabeth II (Female), Obverse Elizabeth II (Female), Reverse
Charles III (Male)
2022-date
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Charles III (Female)
2022-date
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Page last updated: 9 September 2023