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This Medal Display Case to holds 2 mounted medals in a deep rebate frame

Instituted on 14th October 1914 for award to Petty Officers and ratings of the Royal Navy

where temperatures frequently fell below freezing and survival often depended upon exceptional courage

Henry VIII is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church

Meritorious Service Medal 1916-17 Category_Foreign Awards click hereThe Meritorious Service Medal was instituted on 19 December 1845 for the British Army, to recognise meritorious service by non commissioned officers. Recipients were also granted an annuity, the amount of which was based on rank. During 1916 1919, army NCOs could be awarded the medal immediately for meritorious service in the field. They could also be awarded the medal for acts of non combat gallantry.