Edward Medal 2nd Class Mines GV Sovereign Campaign_World War II British made

British made

Originally the ribbon was three equal stripes of dark blue

Instituted in 1940 for rewarding acts of outstanding gallantry deemed not suitable for the award of the George Cross

unlike many others found on the market today

Edward Medal 2nd Class Mines GV Sovereign Campaign_World War II British madeThe 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.