Miniature circular cupro-nickel medal on scroll and laterally-pierced ball suspension; the face with an eagle in flight with wings outstretched imposed on crossed swords, a galleon in full sail above, all within a ring inscribed ‘VOLUNTARY SERVICE MEDAL’; the reverse with a terrestrial globe centrally, circumscribed ‘VOLUNTEER’ above, a laurel wreath below; diameter 17.97mm (0.71 inch); on original ribbon.
The Medal was created in 1993 and is ‘available for all those who have undertaken voluntary service including the armed forces and emergency services’. It is unofficial.
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