This is a detailed account of a medal and its clasps awarded mainly to Egyptian and Sudanese soldiers but also to many British soldiers, airmen and civilians. Descriptions of the actions that lead to the award of the clasps are included together with lists of the recipients. Comprehensive biographies of the British officer recipients are also included. The design and naming of the medal is fully covered and illustrated. This book is an important reference for a previously neglected medal and provides a fascinating insight of the Sudan during that time. Published September 2019, 155x234mm, case bound with colour jacket, 464 pages, numerous black and white illustrations, ISBN 978-1-9161191- 0-9.

This limited edition is priced at £15.00 to members (restricted to one copy each) and £20.00 to non-members, plus post and packing

The book will be launched at the OMRS Convention in Nottingham on 14th September

The March Britannia Medal Fair saw a busy Society table with the launch of 'For Faithful Service', Paul Brewster's new book on the Special Constabulary Long Service medal.

'For Faithful Service' was officially launched at Britannia and sold well, so well that a re-print has already been ordered.

As well as the book launch, the Membership Secretary was busy recruiting and in his haul for the day was someone who had never heard of the Society!

The Honours and Awards Sub-Committee is accepting proposals from members to honour members who have made a significant contribution to the Society and to realising its aims.

Following a major review in 2016 of the Society's honours system, the Society now has three honours: the Distinguished Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Commendation Medal.  Nominations for all the awards may be made by any member in good standing.  Such nominations must be seconded by two other members and accompanied by a statement of the nominee’s service.  All nominations are considered by the Honours sub-committee, which meets annually in July.

The Distinguished Service Medal shall be awarded only to those who have been in membership for a period of not normally less than 15 years, and who have a record of distinguished and voluntary service to the Society.

The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to members and non-members for highly meritorious service to the Objects of the Society.

The Commendation Medal may be awarded to members and non-members for meritorious service to the Objects of the Society.

The Honours sub-committee:

The Honours sub-committee may recommend up to three Gold Medals and six Awards of Merit in anyone year. Award nominations may be submitted at any time, but the cut-off date for awards to be made at Convention is 31st May. Nominations should be sent direct to the President, who chairs the Honours sub-committee.  For further information see By-Law No. 2.

Wellington Branch of the Society is now known as the New Zealand Branch.

Following the AGM of our Society and at the request of the New Zealand members the Wellington Branch has been re-named.

This is a change in name only and the Branch will function as normal.

The Branch Secretary (Todd Skilton) should still be contacted for all New Zealand matters.