arantxa Posted 17 May , 2020 Share Posted 17 May , 2020 Thanks I’m wondering if there are hundreds of each page or a set number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 18 May , 2020 Share Posted 18 May , 2020 Arantxa They were not for distribution to the recipients. It is quite possible of course, that an individual may have obtained a copy from a helpful clerk to put together with his award. TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 18 May , 2020 Share Posted 18 May , 2020 I am not too sure about that Terry. I have had and seen quite a number of 'immediate award' medals which have been accompanied by one of these scrolls, so it has always been my understanding that one would have been presented to each recipient on the list. Of course I could be mistaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arantxa Posted 18 May , 2020 Author Share Posted 18 May , 2020 Im guessing they are a more elaborate copy of a page from the Gazette..so unless presented I dont see the purpose unless for posting up some where on a wall ir is it not a copy of the Gazette ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 18 May , 2020 Share Posted 18 May , 2020 I have seen a few of these and they were all by Rawlinson, who seemed particularly keen on the idea. I think that the more usual one given to the man was much shorter and simply said something like "I congratulate you on the gallant act by which you have gained the ..." followed by a space where "Military Medal" was typed, followed by Rawlinson's facsimile signature. The format in post 1 does not fit the format of the London Gazette. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arantxa Posted 18 May , 2020 Author Share Posted 18 May , 2020 so it was specially made thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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