Humanitarian Medal | |
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Type | Service medal |
Awarded for | Humanitarian service |
Description | Nickel-silver, 36mm diameter |
Presented by | United Kingdom |
Eligibility | British forces and civilian personnel |
Post-nominals | None |
Campaign(s) | Humanitarian efforts in the UK and overseas |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | July 2023 |
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The Humanitarian Medal is a British award intended to recognise the efforts of those involved in providing aid and support to human welfare during or in the aftermath of a humanitarian crisis. The medal is awarded to people that have responded to emergencies both in the United Kingdom or overseas.