Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
- Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service is a British military award that recognises meritorious service during, or in support of, operations.
The holder is entitled to wear the emblem of silver oak leaves. This should be worn in a similar manner to a Mention in Despatches If awarded for services in a theatre for which a campaign medal or a clasp has been granted, is worn on the riband of the appropriate medal. If the award is made for services out of theatre or in a theatre for which no campaign medal or clasp has been granted the Emblem is to be worn directly on the coat after any Medal ribands
References
* http://www.operations.mod.uk/honours/honours.htm
* http://www.honours.gov.uk/honours/wear.aspx
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