each award being announced in the London Gazette

widely known as the Death Penny

the Pacific Star honours the courage and sacrifice of those who fought in one of the most challenging theatres of WWII

nurses and others employed in military hospitals who actually served in France or Belgium between the 5th August 1914 and midnight of 22-23rd November 1914

King George V (GV) issue

Royal Navy Long Service full size Medal GV Admirals Uniform Category_Miniature Medal Mounting each award being announced inInstituted on 24th August 1831. This version was the first type awarded during George V's reign. The qualifying period was 15 years. A bar for an additional period of 15 years was instituted by George V