1- Look at the shape of the medal. All British Military Medals are 36mm solid silver discs.
2- Look at the ribbon on the medal. British Military Medal ribbons are solid rectangles joined to the medal by a silver bar--as opposed to many other, similar medals where the ribbon tapers and is joined to the medal by a ring. The fabric of the Military Medal ribbon is made up of two thick dark blue exterior stripes framing a series of red and white interior stripes.
2- Look at the ribbon on the medal. British Military Medal ribbons are solid rectangles joined to the medal by a silver bar--as opposed to many other, similar medals where the ribbon tapers and is joined to the medal by a ring. The fabric of the Military Medal ribbon is made up of two thick dark blue exterior stripes framing a series of red and white interior stripes.
3- Look at the silver bar joining the ribbon to the medal. British Military Medal bars feature elaborate scrollwork.
4- Look at the inscription on the medal. All British Military Medals bear the words "For Bravery In the Field," as well as a laurel wreath. On the opposite side of the medal from this inscription there is an image of the reigning monarch at the time the medal was issued.
* Be sure to identify every part of the medal. Medals with similar ribbons or inscriptions may not be British Military Medals.
4- Look at the inscription on the medal. All British Military Medals bear the words "For Bravery In the Field," as well as a laurel wreath. On the opposite side of the medal from this inscription there is an image of the reigning monarch at the time the medal was issued.
* Be sure to identify every part of the medal. Medals with similar ribbons or inscriptions may not be British Military Medals.
