Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal
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"I have RAF Wings - always found this is enough to impress the world."
If you mix in company that's impressed by a set of wings (really???), just think what a set of shiny fake medals would do as an addition! I sense a missed opportunity about to go by here...
If you mix in company that's impressed by a set of wings (really???), just think what a set of shiny fake medals would do as an addition! I sense a missed opportunity about to go by here...
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Fox, had you done your time, ie been there, then you would have been proud to wear it. In a sense it is a short time variant of the LSGCM as you only needed 5 years to qualify and had to be there at the time.
You could equally denigrate the LSGCM but I think those that did the time and have one would agree they earnt it.
However granting the DJM to all and sundry on account of previous service - no. Next they would be asking for the LSGCM after leaving the service as well.
You could equally denigrate the LSGCM but I think those that did the time and have one would agree they earnt it.
However granting the DJM to all and sundry on account of previous service - no. Next they would be asking for the LSGCM after leaving the service as well.
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A couple of years ago I was asked by a work colleague to photograph a DFC that had been awarded to her late father during WW2. I felt very humbled just to be trusted with its handling as I realised that to earn it, he had displayed the sort of courage that I have thankfully never been tested for.
My one and only operational medal means more to me than the LSGC that hangs next to it, as it reminds me of some who came home in coffins every time I see it, and particularly at this time of year.
Some medals are earned more than others and as a retiree, I personally would not want a medal in the Jubilee series alongside those I received while in service, as it would just feel "wrong" to me.
(Regarding my previous post - just in case of misunderstanding - the tongue was firmly in the cheek and I wasn't knocking the Flying badge or its owner!)
My one and only operational medal means more to me than the LSGC that hangs next to it, as it reminds me of some who came home in coffins every time I see it, and particularly at this time of year.
Some medals are earned more than others and as a retiree, I personally would not want a medal in the Jubilee series alongside those I received while in service, as it would just feel "wrong" to me.
(Regarding my previous post - just in case of misunderstanding - the tongue was firmly in the cheek and I wasn't knocking the Flying badge or its owner!)
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I should say at the outset that I am humbled by the citations I read from past and current conflicts.
Maybe I'm in a minority but surely the Diamond Jubilee Medal is not a recognition of bravery but rather of service, just as the earlier "celebration" medals. Does that mean someone who has served for 6 years is more worthy than someone who served for 40 years but now retired. That service might have been in in a conflict zone or in Station HQ - but is service nonetheless.
I served in places which earned me a medal. I was not allowed to accept medals from other nations (some quite prestigious). The few I received put me in less danger of losing my life than flogging around at low level in Germany. None of us chose the AOR at the time we served.
Lets not confuse a DFC with a long service medal. Both have their places.
Maybe I'm in a minority but surely the Diamond Jubilee Medal is not a recognition of bravery but rather of service, just as the earlier "celebration" medals. Does that mean someone who has served for 6 years is more worthy than someone who served for 40 years but now retired. That service might have been in in a conflict zone or in Station HQ - but is service nonetheless.
I served in places which earned me a medal. I was not allowed to accept medals from other nations (some quite prestigious). The few I received put me in less danger of losing my life than flogging around at low level in Germany. None of us chose the AOR at the time we served.
Lets not confuse a DFC with a long service medal. Both have their places.
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I totally agree and have signed the petition, doubt the powers that be will take any notice though, I served in The royals signals 5 years + 1972 to 1977. Missed out on a GSM N Ireland because I wasn't 18, also missed tour of gulf of Oman in 1975 which would have received GSM because I was in kenya on exercise,and obviously didnt win in the raffle for QSJM which I would have received if the same criteria had been used for the QGJM and the forthcoming QDJM.
Hope something comes from the petition.
Hope something comes from the petition.
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To say nothing of the cost of mounting the medal: £10 per medal on the bar (plus cost of miniature medal plus mounting at same cost?) - add it to recent conflicts and QGJ/LSGC etc. Certainly over £100 for many people unless you can wrangle a good deal.
Surely its a wah?!
I thought this was a joke when I first read it. Using the logic displayed by some on here I reckon I should be entitled to the Silver Jubilee Medal because I am alive and served at some stage during the reign of the Queen.
Seriously, you've left the forces. Thank you for your service but please, let go!
Seriously, you've left the forces. Thank you for your service but please, let go!
Missed out on a GSM N Ireland because I wasn't 18, also missed tour of gulf of Oman in 1975 which would have received GSM
It's unfortunate, but there are very specific criteria for the QDJM and I don't know why people are spending time and energy looking for ways round them. I missed out on the QGJM by a couple of months, ho hum, I'm not going to spend the next 10 years campaigning for a change of criteria for it. If it were a petition that those being discharged prior to the 5 year cut off because of injuries received on ops, then that would probably have a lot of mileage, but this really is just a fairly unconvincing case.
Viz
I'm in receipt of a veteran's badge and will get another choccy gong because my HM Forces service can be aggregated with what I do now. Call me a bluff old traditionalist, I got other medals for "putting my pink body on the line" and the QDJM is really just a celebration of HM's long service through recognising "long" service of her crown servants.
I won't be signing the petition as I believe you're either serving at time of recognition or you're not - simple.
LJ
I'm in receipt of a veteran's badge and will get another choccy gong because my HM Forces service can be aggregated with what I do now. Call me a bluff old traditionalist, I got other medals for "putting my pink body on the line" and the QDJM is really just a celebration of HM's long service through recognising "long" service of her crown servants.
I won't be signing the petition as I believe you're either serving at time of recognition or you're not - simple.
LJ
PN - that row will appear on the medal groups of pre 1977 surviving Victoria Cross winners, who automatically receive subsequent jubilee and coronation medals.
Btw FATTOR GATOR, British jubilee and coronation medals have been 32mm in diameter since 1911, as opposed to 36mm for campaign medals, so there is nothing new in the smaller size.
Btw FATTOR GATOR, British jubilee and coronation medals have been 32mm in diameter since 1911, as opposed to 36mm for campaign medals, so there is nothing new in the smaller size.
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Tankertrashnav
In the words of a certain Rhodie pilot
'Roger thanks.....Cheers!'
I won't be signing the petition.
BTW does it replace my Golden Jubilee 'medal' or sit alongside?
'Roger thanks.....Cheers!'
I won't be signing the petition.
BTW does it replace my Golden Jubilee 'medal' or sit alongside?
I was in the Boy Scouts in 1977, if I can't have a Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal for promising "to do my duty for God and The Queen" then please sign my e-petition at Walter Mitty's Restaurant - Home Page
Jeeezz!
LJ
Jeeezz!
LJ
You're welcome, GATOR
Alongside, to the right of the Golden Jubilee as you look at the medals. After any campaign medals but before any long service medal. Members of the royal family who were around in 1953 will have the full set, Coronation 1953 and the three jubilee medals.
Wonder if any of them follow PPruNe? Always suspected Drapes is a minor royal in disguise
BTW does it replace my Golden Jubilee 'medal' or sit alongside?
Wonder if any of them follow PPruNe? Always suspected Drapes is a minor royal in disguise
Brought forward from the Pprune Time Machine (post #33)!!! I've no idea why my first post has date/timed 6 hours earlier!
Viz
I'm in receipt of a veteran's badge and will get another choccy gong because my HM Forces service can be aggregated with what I do now. Call me a bluff old traditionalist, I got other medals for "putting my pink body on the line" and the QDJM is really just a celebration of HM's long service through recognising "long" service of her crown servants.
I won't be signing the petition as I believe you're either serving at time of recognition or you're not - simple.
LJ
Viz
I'm in receipt of a veteran's badge and will get another choccy gong because my HM Forces service can be aggregated with what I do now. Call me a bluff old traditionalist, I got other medals for "putting my pink body on the line" and the QDJM is really just a celebration of HM's long service through recognising "long" service of her crown servants.
I won't be signing the petition as I believe you're either serving at time of recognition or you're not - simple.
LJ
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Go outside and have a word with yourself, you're spouting crap 
You get real medals for putting your pink body on the line, unless you consider doing battle at handbrake house worthy of recognition
It may be a chocolate medal but it's also some recognition to those who have bravely put their pink bodies on the line in the last 5 years.
If you aren't still serving may I suggest you knob off from here and keep your facetious comments to yourself?
If you aren't still serving may I suggest you knob off from here and keep your facetious comments to yourself?
You get real medals for putting your pink body on the line, unless you consider doing battle at handbrake house worthy of recognition