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  • Medals: campaigns, descriptions and eligibility

    Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • Union Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings

    Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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  • Honours and awards in the armed forces (JSP 761)

    This Joint Service Publication is a guide to the policy on the honours and awards which are available to members of the armed forces.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • British armed forces medals

    Booklet detailing the medals awarded during service in the British armed forces.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • Nuclear Test Medal - Eligibility Criteria

    The Nuclear Test Medal is a commemorative medal to recognise the United Kingdom’s Nuclear Test Programme during the period 1952 and 1967.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • Ministry of Defence Sanctuary Awards

    The annual Sanctuary Awards recognise the outstanding conservation and sustainability efforts across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.

    • From: Defence Infrastructure Organisation and 1 others
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  • Advisory Military Sub-Committee

    The Advisory Military Sub-Committee (AMSC) considers claims for medallic recognition of past military service.

    • From: Cabinet Office
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  • Military Awards Commemorations

    Guidance on the restoration of Military Medals to personnel discharged on the basis of their sexuality.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • Individuals whose honours have been revoked by The Sovereign

    Honours are revoked where an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. This page lists those whose honours have been forfeited.

    • From: Cabinet Office
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  • D-Day 75 events in the UK and France

    A series of events will be taking place in the UK and France, to commemorate the lives lost on 6 June 1944 and during the ensuing Battle of Normandy.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • MOD's Sanctuary Awards winners 2020

    The MOD's annual Sanctuary Awards showcased sustainability across the MOD estate and highlighted projects to reduce plastic waste, conserve rare species, restore heritage assets, reduce emissions and save electricity.

    • From: Defence Infrastructure Organisation and 1 others
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