The King George VI issue remains one of the most historically significant versions of the decoration due to its association with the Second World War and the rapid expansion of military aviation during the period
Historical Background
living recipients were invited to exchange their Albert Medal for the George Cross as part of a review of British gallantry awards
This medal is supplied on̴Ì_a loose ribbon
In 1970 the qualification for the award was expanded to include most of the British who served in the Dunkirk sector and their rescue forces
Border Service Commemorative Medal - Miniature Colour_Navy Blue The King George VI issueBorder Service Commemorative Miniature Medal, available to British and Commonwealth forces on frontier duty throughout the world; Africa, Belize, Borneo, Cyprus, Eritriea Sudan, Germany, Gilbralter, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Northern Ireland etc to wear with pride. The Obverse depicts a watch tower with a fortified border in the background with the words BORDER SERVICE and is struck from white metal and has a bronze finish.