Instituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system designed to remove distinction between ranks

Rumour has it that he also operated as a spy for Elizabeth I

Our replica example features the original style suspension as issued although many recipients changed them to ornate silver suspesnions

The Distinguished Service Cross or DSC was originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross (renamed in 1914) and was awarded across all ranks of the Royal Navy

the Defence Medal stands as a tribute to those who defended the home front with courage and commitment

Kings South Africa Medal Bars Required?:1901 bar Instituted in 1993 as partAwarded to those who served in South Africa during 1901 and 1902, always issued with the Queen's medal and usually issued with the two date bars. There are rare instances of a single clasp and as with the Queen's medal, awards to nurses are usually found without clasp regardless of entitlement to them.