Edward Medal 2nd Class Mines GVI Sovereign OBE/MBE this medal is awarded to

this medal is awarded to personnel who are working for the FCO either as direct civil service staff

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The Joint Operations Area (JOA) includes Iraq and all neighbouring countries that have borders contiguous with Iraq and host elements of the force that provide direct support to NTIM-I and NTM- I

UN Bosnia UNPREDEP Full Size Medal

Recognised acts of courage and self-sacrifice

Edward Medal 2nd Class Mines GVI Sovereign OBE/MBE this medal is awarded toThe 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.