The KBE or DBE:

This is the BAR ONLY and is supplied ready to be fitted to a General Service Medal 1962 onwards

it was extended to officers of the RAF for acts of gallantry on the ground and during World War One there was provision made for officers of the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines

Subsequent awards of the Air Force Cross are recognised by the addition of a second award bar to the ribbon

Waterloo Medal Miniature Civilian Service The KBE or DBE:Probably the single most important medal in British medallic history. This medal was awarded for the battle of Waterloo and Quatre Bras and Ligny. This was the first medal to be named to the recipient around the rim, awarded to all ranks, awarded to next of kin of those killed and issued very shortly after the battle itself. Around 38,000 medals were awarded. This example features the original style suspension as issued although many recipients