Journal of the OMRS
The Journal is a quarterly publication which is provided to all members either as a hard copy or a digital copy dependent on their subscription choice. Each issue typically contains over 70 full colour pages with articles on all aspects of medals, orders and decorations, a member’s wants section as well as Society news and notices. Back issues of the Journal are available to all members at a discounted rate from the shop.
To download a sample Journal, click here.
On-line Research Library
Members are given access to our on-line research library which contains searchable back issues of the Society’s Journal going as far back as 1973, as well as a growing number of medal rolls and other medal related information useful to the collector. We also make available the Tamplin Archive which is only available on the OMRS website. This is a quite remarkable collection of information related to the awarding of numerous long service medals and decorations to British and Commonwealth personnel, assembled from a wide variety of sources.
OMRS Annual Medal Show
The OMRS run a yearly Medal Show (formerly known as the Convention) which brings together members from all over the UK and beyond and is where members and the general public can meet to share information, tips and history as well as discussing items in their personal collections. The show aims to offer various exhibits covering a wide range of subjects, whether it be covering a single or group of medals, medals to a specific regiment or unit, a family story or even just a solitary medal ribbon. In addition to the displays, a series of lectures are available to those wishing to attend covering orders, medals and research related themes and are always well attended. Finally there is always a good selection of medal dealers attending with a wide variety of items for sale, exchange or just to provide information to attendees. Details of the current Medal Show and previous events are available by clicking here.
Alongside this Show and exhibition, we also run an annual virtual convention online for those members that cannot get to the in-person event either as attendees or as presenters.
From time to time, other conventions are held in the UK and abroad and the OMRS website carries full details of these as they are announced.
Local Branches
The OMRS has various branches located around the UK as well as overseas. OMRS members and the general public can attend local branch meetings which are typically held monthly or bi-monthly, where discussions and presentations are held to share research findings, expertise and enthusiasm for orders and medals. Check the Local Branch page here to see where your nearest branch is located.
Additional benefits
Being a member of the OMRS also gives you the following benefits:
- access to the OMRS news pages which list all the latest and greatest in the medal collecting world
- access to the Society’s book store where you can order publications via our print on demand publishers
- access to the Society’s Ribbon Bank where over 270 different medal ribbons are available at a discount price to members
- access to the “Members Wants” section where you can post your medal wants and see what others have requested
- sharing of research data, resources and ideas with likeminded individuals
If you are interested in membership, visit Join the OMRS.