Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 January , 2012 Share Posted 22 January , 2012 I have a very interesting set of Players' Cigarette Cards published in 1927. The set has 90 cards, with each depicting a medal awarded by Great Britain or her Allies during the Great War. I shall post the cards in groups of 5, and I hope the members also find them of interest. 1. Victoria Cross - Great Britain. Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856, the qualification for the decoration is conspicuous bravery or devotion to the country in the presence of the enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2012 2. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath - Great Britain. Instituted by King Henry 1V in 1399, and revived by King George 1 in 1725 as an Order for the reward of military merit. It originally consisted of one class only, but in 1815 it was enlarged, and is now composed of Military and Civil Divisions with 3 classes in each. No officer can be nominated to Third Class, Military Division, unless his services have been marked by special mention of his name as having distinguished himself in action against the enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2012 3. The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George - Great Britain. Founded by King George 1V, when Prince Regent, in 1818. It was originally intended for award for diplomatic services only, but has been enlarged on several occasions and is also now awarded for distinguished military services. The Order is divided into 3 classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2012 4. The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire - Great Britain. Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1877 to commemorate the assumption of the title of Empress of India. The Order is awarded for services in India. It is divided into 3 classes. The highest class being awarded to the Ruling Chiefs. Military and naval officers have also been granted the Order for war services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2012 5. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire - Great Britain. Instituted by H. M. King George V in 1917, and is conferred for important services rendered to the Empire. A Military Division of the Order was created in 1918. The Order, Military Division, can be conferred upon officers of the Army and Navy for services which do not qualify them for purely fighting Orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperary Posted 22 January , 2012 Share Posted 22 January , 2012 As usual LF very good and roll out the rest of em.john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2012 Thanks John, you will enjoy this set, it has many items which are rarely seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmor58 Posted 22 January , 2012 Share Posted 22 January , 2012 Very interesting.Please show the others. Regards, Jasmor58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperary Posted 22 January , 2012 Share Posted 22 January , 2012 Just thinking these cards will give people like me with very little knowledge of decorations or medal ribbon colours a good reference on forum.john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 22 January , 2012 Share Posted 22 January , 2012 Come on man....stop bl**dy teasing....show us some more! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 23 January , 2012 Share Posted 23 January , 2012 I have this set of cards mounted in two frames of 45 cards per frame. Bought them years ago at Southport Flower Show,cost me about £50 if I remember correctly,they have been hanging on the dining room wall for years, a really nice set still available but for how much I wouldn't know. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 23 January , 2012 Share Posted 23 January , 2012 Just had a look at the London Cigarette Co, set (originals) for sale £70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 23 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2012 Good news on the price front, I bought both sets several years ago for 15 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Soul Posted 23 January , 2012 Share Posted 23 January , 2012 They can be picked up from a dealer for about £20-£35, depending on condition (quarter to half catalogue price). Also, for anyone into the Great War then the two sets of "Divisional Signs" are a must, both very cheap - and impressive looking. The medals are an attractive set - one of the first I bought. Unfortunately, I tried to mount them in a single frame and - at 90 cards - it was a challenge I never really overcame; I should have split them into two frames, because they are always slipping out of the pockets because of the overly-large frame sagging. A word of caution to anyone thinking of buying them from an ebay dealer (they appear very frequently, being common sets); as they have a lot of white areas they really look poor if they are grubby or have tatty edges. One or two bad cards can really stand out and detract from the set as a whole. Make sure you bid/buy a set that are described as either "very good" or "excellent." If you don't see those words then you probably will be disappointed when you actually receive them. Cards described as "good", "average" or "sound" might as well be in the bin. Best wishes. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 23 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2012 6. The Distinguished Service Order - Great Britain. Established by Queen Victoria in 1886, for rewarding individual instances of meritorious or distinguished services. No person is eligible who does not hold a commission in the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the Royal Air Force, nor can any person be nominated unless his services have been marked by the special mention of his name by the Commander-in-Chief of the forces in the field, or by an Admiral or Senior Naval Officer, in dispatches for meritorious or distinguished service in the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 23 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2012 7. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire ( Military Division ) - Great Britain. Established by H. M. King George V in 1917, and is conferred for important services rendered to the Empire at home or overseas. His Majesty created a Military Division of the Order in 1918. There are five classes in each Division. There is also a silver medal of the Order. The ribbon of the Civil Division is purple, and that of the Military Division is purple with a narrow scarlet centre stripe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 23 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2012 8. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire ( Military Division Silver ) - Great Britain. Established by H. M. King George V in 1917, and is conferred for important services rendered to the Empire at home or overseas. His Majesty created a Military Division of the Order in 1918. There are five classes in each Division. The ribbon of the Civil Division is purple, and that of the Military Division is purple with a narrow scarlet centre stripe. When worn by ladies, the ribbon is fastened in a bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 23 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2012 9. The Royal Red Cross, 1st Class - Great Britain. Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1883. H. M. King George established new rules and divided it into two classes in 1915. The decoration may be worn by the Queen Regent, the Queen Consort or the Queen Dowager of the United Kingdom ; it may be conferred upon any Princesses of the Royal Family ; also upon Queens or Princesses of foreign countries. It can also be conferred upon any members of the Nursing Services, or upon other persons for special devotion in their nursing duties with the Army and Navy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 23 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2012 10. The Distinguished Service Cross - Great Britain. Instituted by King Edward V11 in 1901, as the Conspicuous Service Cross, and altered in October 1914 to the Distinguished Service Cross, is for award to naval and marine officers below the relative rank of Lieut.-Commander, for meritorious or distinguished services before the enemy, which services may not be sufficient to warrant their appointment to the Distinguished Service Order. No person can be nominated to the Cross unless his name has been " Mentioned in Dispatches ". Recipients may place the letters D.S.C. after their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 24 January , 2012 11. The Military Cross - Great Britain. Instituted by King George V in December 1914 for distinguished service in war. It is granted to Captains and commissioned officers of a lower grade. also to warrant officers in the Army. Many officers in ( the late ) R.F.C. also received it. The cross is only awarded after recommendation by the Secretary of State for War. It is worn after British Orders, and before War Medals. Recipients may append the initials M.C. after their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 24 January , 2012 12. The Distinguished Flying Cross - Great Britain. Instituted by King George V in 1918, to signify his apprecation for acts of valour, courage and devotion to duty by officers in the Royal Air Force. It is granted to such officers and warrant officers who have been recommended for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. A recipient is entitled to have the initials D.F.C. appended to his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 24 January , 2012 13. The Air Force Cross - Great Britain. Instituted by King George V in 1918, to signify his apprecaition for acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty, performed by officers in the Royal Air Force. It is granted to officers and warrant officers as are recommended for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy. It may also be granted to individuals not belonging to the Royal Air Force who render distinguished service to aviation in actual flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 24 January , 2012 14. The Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class - Great Britain. Instituted by King George V in 1915. The decoration can be conferred upon any ladies, whether British subjects or foreign persons, who may be recommended by the Secretary of State for War as having voluntarily undertaken the duties of establishing, conducting or assisting in hospitals for sick and wounded soldiers and sailors, or as having rendered services to sick and wounded soldiers and sailors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 24 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 24 January , 2012 15. The Medal for Distinguished Conduct in the Field - Great Britain. Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1854, for award to non-commissioned officers and men of the Army, for distinguished service and gallant conduct in the field. Several thousands were bestowed during the Great War. Recipients may append the initials D.C.M. to their names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 25 January , 2012 Author Share Posted 25 January , 2012 16. The Distinguished Service Medal - Great Britain. Instituted by King George V in 1914, in cases of courageous service to Petty Officers, and men of the Royal Navy and N.C.O.'s and men of the Royal Marines, who may at any time show themselves to the fore in action and set and example of bravery and resource under fire, but without performing acts of pre-eminent bravery as would render them eligible for the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. Bars are awarded for further services, and a silver rose, one for each bar gained, is worn on the riband in undress uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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