Member of the British Empire Sprint green and light blue represent

green and light blue represent the Navy

with the words ‘United in Service for Peace’ on the reverse

See Instrument for full criteria [PDF]

The medal is suspended from a 32 mm ribbon by a connector piece and ring

Metal look 1/2 zipper

Member of the British Empire Sprint green and light blue representMember of the British Empire Full size medal Unmounted with 15cm ribbon as required for swing mounting. Miniature size medal Unmounted with 10cm ribbon as required for swing mounting. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire ( MBE ) is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service.[2] It was established on 4 June 1917 by