It recognises the vital contribution of those who worked tirelessly to protect their nations between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 (Europe) and up to 2 September 1945 (the Far East)

symbolising courage

Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

In keeping with original issue examples:

It was first awarded in 1995

Bust of Lord Kitchener Collection_Monarchs & Leaders It recognises the vital contributionBust of Lord Kitchener made in British Gypsum Plaster. A This year we have created a bust of Lord Kitchener in honour of the World War I Centenary. As with all Famous Faces there are objects around the base. For this bust we have included a WWI tank, gas mask, shells, spade, helmets, a Howitzer and British Tommies going over the top. The etch around the base reads YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU Lord Kitchener's army of volunteers boosted the British Army from