The Elizabeth Emblem

On 9 March 2024, the Government announced the introduction of a commemorative emblem as a mark of recognition for those who lost their lives in the course of undertaking eligible public service. 

The Emblem will include a pin to allow the award to be worn by the next of kin of the deceased. The grant of The Elizabeth Emblem will be accompanied by a miniature, and either may be worn by the recipient at that person’s discretion.

A person will be eligible to be commemorated by the granting of The Elizabeth Emblem if they died in the course of undertaking eligible public service, such public service to include all personnel of the fire and rescue services of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or a Crown Dependency or British Overseas Territory. 

The death must have occurred on or after 1st January 1948 or have taken place in Palestine between 27 September 1945 and 31 December 1947.

Complete details regarding the Elizabeth Emblem, including an application form, can be found here: 

The Elizabeth Emblem - application guidance and eligibility - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)