Edward Medal 1st Class Mines GV Sovereign Category_Full Size Ribbon Bars The reverse of the medal

The reverse of the medal can be diamond engraved with service details

The mount is prepared with three coordinated display areas

YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU

"TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE"

Originally established in 1855 to reward naval gallantry in the Crimea

Edward Medal 1st Class Mines GV Sovereign Category_Full Size Ribbon Bars The reverse of the medalThe Edward Medal is a British civilian decoration which was instituted by Royal Warrant on 13 July 1907 to recognise acts of bravery of miners and quarrymen in endangering their lives to rescue their fellow workers. The original Royal Warrant was amended by a further Royal Warrant on 1 December 1909 to encompass acts of bravery by all industrial workers in factory accidents and disasters, creating two versions of the Edward Medal: Mines and Industry.