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Army Gold Cross 1806-14
This
magnificent award, the most desirable in the campaign series, was issued to
field and general officers for service in the Peninsula Wars. Whereas such
officers who served at three or less actions received the gold medal with or
without clasp, the cross was awarded for four or more actions. Each arm of
the medal bears the name of an action in which the recipient served. The
maximum number of clasps on one Cross is nine, commemorating thirteen actions
in all; not surprisingly this was awarded to the Duke of Wellington.
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Eligibility for the medal:
Presented to officers that exhibit conspicuous gallantry on the field of
battle. This may be achieved through outstanding performance in a
battle, on recommendation by a fellow officer (in a Multiplayer game) or even an opponent of a foreign army.
Medal can only be awarded to Anglo Allied Army officers.
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Army Gold Medal 1806-14
This medal
was sanctioned in 1810 and generally issued to officers of the rank of Major
and above for services in the Peninsular Wars. The obverse depicts a seated
figure of Britannia holding a laurel wreath and palm branch along with
shield.
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Eligibility for the medal: This
commendation is awarded by the Commander of the Army to officers that have
distinguished themselves through exemplary extra service to the Coalition or in
recognition for special achievement. These services can be, for example; tournament organisation, staff and academy functions or overall club activities.
Medal can be awarded to Anglo Allied Army officers but also officers from other armies of the coalition forces.
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Military General Service Medal 1793-1814
This medal
was sanctioned in 1847 and issued in 1848, was awarded for services during
the Napoleonic Wars 1801-14. Most clasps were awarded for services during the
Peninsula War of 1811-14: 6 clasps were issued for the Peninsula War 1808-09;
3 clasps for service in Canada; 2 clasps for service in West Indies; 1 clasp
for service in Egypt 1801; 1 clasp for service in Maida 1806; and 1 clasp for
service in Java 1811. In total 29 clasps were made, the most awarded to one
recipient was 15. The obverse of the medal shows the usual head of Victoria,
whilst the reverse shows Victoria placing a laurel wreath on Wellington as he
kneels before her.
Waterloo Medal 1815
This was
awarded to all ranks, and set the precedent for the issue of campaign medals.
It was awarded to all those who served at the battles of Ligny, Quatre Bras
and Waterloo 16th-18th June 1815. The obverse shows the head of the Prince
Regent whilst the reverse depicts the figure of Victory.
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Eligibility for the medal: The
Waterloo medal will be issued upon a victory result in the full Battle of
Ligny, Quatre Bras or Waterloo 16-18th June 1815.
Medal can be awarded to Anglo Allied Army officers but also officers from other armies of the coalition forces.
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Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
This medal
was authorised by Army Circular 685 of 1830, and is on current issue. The
recipient should have served 21 years in the ranks with a high standard of
conduct. The medal had a crimson ribbon until 1917 when its similarity to the
Victoria Cross led to a white stripe being added to each edge. Two types are
available one with suspender saying 'Peninsula' or plain scroll. Alternative medal available for Militia Regiments.
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Eligibility for the medal:
Only officers that have at least 5 years of active service can become eligible for this medal. For
services to the Army off the field of battle, either in contributions to
the newsletter, regular reporting of battle results, help in running the
Army or other services. Awarded on recommendation of brigade or division
commanders at the discretion of the Army Commander.
Medal can only be awarded to Anglo Allied Army officers.
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Distinguished Conduct Medal
Instituted
in 1854 to recognise 'distinguished, gallant and good conduct' by any rank.
At first issued on a quota basis for each Regiment, due to the fixed amount
of money available for the accompanying annuity. There are two types of
second award bars, the first type has the date of the second award on it, the
second type being plain. The dated
types are very rare.
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Eligibility for the medal: Issued
to Officers of the British Army for their first victory in a multi-player
game.
Medal can only be awarded to Anglo Allied Army officers.
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Meritorious Service Medal
This medal
was issued in 1845, and is still on current issue. The medal was issued for
'Distinguished or Meritorious Service' issued to NCOs of the rank of sergeant
and above, it also carried an annuity.
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Eligibility for the medal:
At the end of each year army command will calculate the top 5 most active officers in the army. With "active" army command means the number of turns
completed in the past year (the victory or defeat levels are NOT important).
The top ranking officer on the list will also be "mentioned in the dispatches" and receive 15 additional game points.
Medal can only be awarded to Anglo Allied Army officers.
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RMA Medal
This award
replaces the 'Best Shot Medal' which was instituted by Royal Warrant in 1869
as an annual award to the best shot in the British Army, it was also known as
the 'Queen's Medal'. The reverse depicts a figure of Fame standing on a dais
and placing a laurel wreath on a warrior. The new medal differs from the
previous one in that it is marked with the year it was won.
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Eligibility for the medal: In
order to qualify for the RMA Medal a newly commissioned officer must
achieve three Victories, against three different French Opponents, in three
different scenarios, within six months of assignment to his initial unit.
If multiplayer, one of the French Players is designated the opponent and
that person must be different from the opponent in the other 2 victories.
Medal can only be awarded to Anglo Allied Army officers.
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Mentioned in Despatches
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Eligibility for the medal: Issued
to Officers whose action are worthy of Special mention or at the discretion
of Brigade/Divisional or Corp Commanders. This
citation is worth 10 points.
At the end of each year army command will calculate the top 5 most active officers in the army. With "active" army command means the number of turns
completed in the past year (the victory or defeat levels are NOT important).
The most active officer on the list will also receive the Meritorious Service Medal.
The top 5 will receive 15 additional game points.
The army commander can also mention officers in the despatches on his own judgement, for example for a special achievement in the club.
Medal can only be awarded to Anglo Allied Army officers.
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