The PJM is NOT a commemorative medal, but a service medal. A commemorative medal is something like a Coronation or a Jubilee medal - struck to celebrate a particular event, usually "one-off". A service medal is an award for having participated in a conlict of arms. Perhaps if those concerned in making such crass decisions should first experience the conditions that the veterans had to put up with so many years ago.
Gerald Law
Posted on 10 Feb 2006 3:29 pm
The PJM is NOT a commemorative medal, but a service medal. A commemorative medal is something like a Coronation or a Jubilee medal - struck to celebrate a particular event, usually "one-off". A service medal is an award for having participated in a conlict of arms. Perhaps if those concerned in making such crass decisions should first experience the conditions that the veterans had to put up with so many years ago.