Medals from Great Britain from the Post-WW2 Period
British Military Medals & Awards of 1945 and later
Post-World War II, the United Kingdom played a significant role on the global stage. Like many nations, the UK faced the task of rebuilding its economy and infrastructure after the devastating effects of World War II. In the post-war period, the UK also embarked on a process of decolonization, granting independence to many of its former colonies.
On this page you will find all military and campaign medals, orders of knighthood, awards and decorations of the United Kingdom given during (and after) the Post-WW2 period.
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Popular Post-WW2 United Kingdom Medals,
Orders & Decorations
Explore the most renowned medals, orders, and decorations bestowed by the United Kingdom after the Second World War.
The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal
The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (and its 2011 version) are medals awarded to the Armed Forces to recognize long campaign service.
The Iraq Medal
The Iraq Medal is a campaign medal issued to members of the British Armed Forces and certain attached personnel who served between 20 January 2003 and 22 May 2011 on, or in support of, Operation Telic.
The Gulf Medal
The Gulf War Medal is a British campaign medal issued to officers and men of British forces who served in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia during Operation Granby.
The South Atlantic Medal
The South Atlantic Medal is a British campaign medal awarded to civilians and military personnel for service in the Falklands War of 1982.
The General Service Medal (1962)
The General Service Medal 1962 (or 1962 GSM) is a campaign medal of the United Kingdom awarded for what were often arduous campaigns.
All Post-WW2 British Medals
Overall, the UK’s role post-World War II was characterized by adapting to changing global dynamics, decolonization, and participating in various international alliances and organizations while managing its own domestic and economic challenges.
