Previous programmes

Previous Society Programmes

This page details in chronological order the previous subjects covered at BMS meetings during the past few years and is a useful record to see the rich diversity of areas discussed'

We try to keep a basic overview of every meeting in the form of a PDF file attached to each date, click on the subject to see the monthly report.

Thursday 2nd January 2025 - Recent Acquisitions, Members Own. An opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have. Always an interesting evening and one full of surprises.
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Thursday 5th December 2024 - Conscience, Service and Sacrifice - President, Paul Handford will talk about The History of The Friends' Ambulance Unit's Motor Ambulance Convoys during WWI.

The talk looks at the experiences of those individuals, who for conscience and other reasons, chose to serve in the non-combatant Friends’ Ambulance Unit (Quakers) during World War I. The talk will explore the evolution of the Unit, the main area of work of the Unit – Motorised Ambulance Convoys recovering the French wounded.

The talk considers The Derby (Group) Scheme 1915 , the precursor to the Military Service Act January 1916, and the impact of Military Conscription had on the individual members and the Friends’ Ambulance Unit as a whole, and indeed society as a whole.

The talk also reflects on those members who lost their lives while serving with the FAU.

The talk is supported by medals to conscientious objectors and rare original photographs from Paul’s own private collection.
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Thursday 7th November 2024 - DRUMMOND LECTURE. “Was It the Suffragettes ‘Wot won it’? Women and the Vote 1867-1928” Peter Huxford former master at Bablake School, Coventry will delve into the interesting world of votes for women, presenting a balanced and detailed look at the various aspects leading up enfranchisement and women being given equal voting rights in 1928.
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Thursday 3rd October 2024 - World War I Medal Groups without a Victory Medal. Longstanding member John Scott will introduce this fascinating subject, as not being awarded the Victory Medal can often lead to an interesting story of someone who generally served overseas during WWI, but did not enter a theatre of war. However, as with all aspects of medal collecting there are often more exceptions to the rule, than the rule itself!
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Thursday 5th September 2024 – The Sea Gallantry Medal to men of the 9th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Dave Seeney will look in detail at this subject.
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Thursday 1st August 2024 - Stalag Luft 111 1942-45 life in the camp as a PoW. Guest speak Alistair Price will look at life in Stalag Luft III PoW camp based on the experiences of his own father and discuss the Great Escape.
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Thursday 4th July 2024 - Recent Acquisitions, Members Own. An opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have. Always an interesting evening and one full of surprises.
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Thursday 6th June 2024 - 枕木 Makuragi . Martin Harrison will look at the British defeat at Singapore followed by the forced labour of Allied Prisoners of War in constructing the Burma Railway. He will use medal groups from his own collection and draw upon experiences of visiting the Commonwealth War Graves in Kanchanaburi and Chungkai in Thailand.
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Thursday 2nd May 2024 - The Cadet Forces Medal. John Scott will introduce this topic and look at the history, devepment and changes to the award, which when presented a few years ago proved very interesting. It will enable members to being any relevant groups containing the Cadet Forces Medal.
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Thursday 4th April 2024 - Annual General Meeting. Following the formal business of the evening and election of the Committee. Our Patron Phil McDermott will give an address on latest medal developments, the annual President’s Cup competition will also be held on the evening and if time permits, Recent Acquisitions.
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Thursday 7th March 2024 - The RAF in India 1918 to 1939. Long time member John Scott will present a talk on a subject extremely close to his heart and will no doubt have plenty of medal groups to show those present.
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Thursday 1st February 2024 - Defenders of the Alambagh. Longstanding member Pete Fisher will talk about the Defence of Alambagh (Lucknow) a part of Indian Mutiny 27 November 1857-10 March 1858. The defenders were able to send messengers to and from Alambagh, from where in turn messengers could reach Cawnpore. Pete will no doubt illuminate his talk with some outstanding medals from his own collection. An important aspect of British Imperial history.
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Thursday 4th January 2024 - Members Own / Recent Acquisitions. An opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have. Always an interesting evening and one full of surprises.
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Thursday 7th December 2023 - Flying for France. President Paul Handford MBE will deliver another of his excellent presentations based around World War I awards. No doubt the volunteer ambulance service will feature and Paul will exude his usual passion for a subject close to his heart.
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Thursday 2nd November 2023 - Drummond Lecture. Baptism of fire: 21st Division at the Battle of Loos. Derek Clayton BA MA PhD will talk about the units of 21st Division who disembarked on French soil between 9 and 12 September 1915. Two weeks later, with absolutely no prior battlefield experience and very little in the way of acclimatisation to the realities of the Western Front, they were thrown into action at the Battle of Loos.
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Thursday 5th October 2023 - Dargai 1897 Revisited! Chris Davies will talk about the storming of the Dargai and include medals he has in his collection to illustrate the presentation.
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Thursday 7th September 2023 - The Great War in Africa – an overview Part 1. Member Christopher Mellor-Hill will draw on his experience and knowledge of Africa to discuss this subject. The First World War was essentially a quarrel between European powers which involved Africa, both directly and indirectly, because at the outbreak of hostilities the greater part of it was ruled by the European belligerents. Over 150000 soldiers and carriers lost their lives during the war. Christopher will no doubt enthral us all once again with his inimitable style on the subject so close to his heart.
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Thursday 3rd August 2023 - La Retraitte de Moscou. Mick Atkinson will give another of his enthralling talks based around his interest in the Emporer Napoleon and Napoleonic awards. Undoubtedly Mick’s detail in research, passion and enthusiasm will provide an entertaining evening.
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Thursday 6th July 2023 - Operation Nimrod. Founder member Dave Seeney will talk about a subject he is passionate about An entertaining evening is in store.
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Sunday 4th June 2023 – Birmingham Medal Society Mini Convention. Knowle Royal British Legion Club, Knowle. Click here for more details and application form.

Thursday 1st June 2023 - Friends of The Family. Martin Harrison will talk about some medals he acquired many years ago and how they were described as belonging to 'Friends of the Family' at the time. Subsequent research lead to some interesting details.
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Thursday 4th May 2023 - Medal Production. Patron, Phil McDermott of worcestershire Medal Services will offer another of his enlightening talks on medal roduction and processes. Exciting times with the Coronation approaching.
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Thursday 6th April 2023 - Annual General General Meeting, Patron's Address and Members Own / Recent Acquisitions. An opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have. Always an interesting evening and one full of surprises.
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Thursday 2nd March 2023 - The Drummond Lecture – Two Doctors and Four VCs. (Postponed from November 2022)
Pete Starling MA DHMSA FRHistS, former Director of the Museum of Military Medicine and author of numerous books will present this year’s prestigious talk.
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Thursday 2nd February 2023 - The New Zealand Expeditionary Force in the Great War. Member Ken Weston will talk on a subject he is keen on and delve into this often under considered aspect of the Great War and some of the people from New Zealand who fought in it.
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Thursday 5th January 2023 - ZOOM Meeting - Members Own / Recent Acquisitions. An opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have. Always an interesting evening and one full of surprises. A link will be sent out to members beforehand.

Thursday 1st December 2022 - A Rare WWI VAD Group with Foreign Awards. Society President, Paul Handford MBE will give another of his detailed and passionate presentations on a group within his collection and as usual will focus on Paul’s very specific area of collecting – ambulance services during the first war.
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Thursday 4th November 2022 - Bablake’s Last Casualty. Martin Harrison will talk about a set of medals awarded posthumously to a soldier killed in action in World War I and the subsequent research, leading to some very pleasing if sad and poignant results.
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Thursday 6th October 2022 - Members Own / Recent Acquisitions. An opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have. Always an interesting evening and one full of surprises.
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Thursday 1st September 2022 – Vive l’Empereur. Mick Atkinson will give another of his highly charged talks on his collection of French awards, getting ever closer to the French Emperor Napoleon. Another interesting and entertaining evening is promised.
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Thursday 4th August 2022 - Order of the Garter. Society sponsor and owner of Worcester Medal Services Phil Mc Dermott will give another enthralling presentation using his in depth knowledge and experience in the medal world to discuss this fascinating award.
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Thursday 7th July 2022 - Members Own Re-united Medal Groups. An opportunity for members to show and do small talks on medals that they managed to reunite belonging to one recipient. This will be led by Mark Platt who has had some success in this field with a seeming lucky touch.
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Thursday 2nd June 2022 - From Russia with Thanks. Member Martin Harrison will talk about a set of medals acquired from DNW sitting within his Police and Silver Jubilee Medal 1977 interests. The story will follow the subsequent research and additions to the group.
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Thursday 5th May 2022 - President’s Cup and Members Own / Recent Acquisitions. The annual competition for the award of the President’s Cup for the best medallic display will be held this evening, as well as an opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have. Always an interesting evening and one full of surprises.
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Thursday 7th April 2022 - Annual General Meeting. Following the formalities and election of a new President for 2022-5 The Platinum Jubilee Medal. Member and Society Sponsor Phil McDermott will talk about the Platinum Jubilee Medal 2022, the first ever such award. Phil whose company, Worcester Medal Services, has been awarded the contact to produce the medal will undoubtedly provide an interesting insight into this first, but many fold award.
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Thursday 3rd March 2022 - ZOOM Meeting. The Great War in Africa – an overview Part 1. Member Christopher Mellor-Hill will draw on his experience and knowledge of Africa to discuss this subject. The First World War was essentially a quarrel between European powers which involved Africa, both directly and indirectly, because at the outbreak of hostilities the greater part of it was ruled by the European belligerents. Over 150000 soldiers and carriers lost their lives during the war. Christopher will no doubt enthral us all once again with his inimitable style on the subject so close to his heart. IT problems, impromptu meeting no meeting notes.

Thursday 3rd February 2022 - ZOOM Meeting. The Platinum Jubilee Medal. Member and Society Sponsor Phil McDermott will talk about the Platinum Jubilee Medal 2022, the first ever such award. Phil whose company, Worcester Medal Services, has been awarded the contact to produce the medal will undoubtedly provide an interesting insight into this first, but many fold award. CANCELLED DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES RE-SCHEDULED APRIL 2022.

Thursday 6th January 2022 - ZOOM Meeting - Members Own / Recent Acquisitions
An opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have. Always an interesting evening and one full of surprises. Registration link will be sent out in advance and join meeting from 1900 for a 1930 start.
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Thursday 2nd December 2021 - The Brave Cuirassier. Member and accomplished speaker Mick Atkinson will talk about his latest interest, the Cuirassiers, or medals awarded to! The Cuirassiers were cavalry equipped with a cuirass, sword, and pistols and first appeared in mid-to-late 16th century Europe as a result of armoured cavalry, such as men-at-arms and demi-lancers, discarding their lances and adopting the use of pistols as their primary weapon. As always with Mick a fast paced exciting presentation is in store!
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Thursday 4th November 2021 - The Drummond Lecture. Battlefield Identification of Casualties. Nicola Nash is employed by the Ministry of Defence and works in the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) at Imjin Barracks. She is an archaeology graduate with an interest in military history inspired by her grandfather’s naval career and is part of an all-female team of six who, as a part of their duties, try to identify bodies found in war graves that have been disturbed, usually because of new building work, then arrange for their reburial. A very interesting evening is promised.
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Thursday 7th October 2021 - 1938 Markham Colliery Pit Disaster. Member Paul Murray will take a detailed look at the disaster when the men on the night shift went to work as usual on Monday 9th May 1938 not knowing that by the end of their shift 79 men would be dead and 38 injured. There will of course be a ‘medallic’ twist.
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Thursday 2nd September 2021 - Members Own / Recent Acquisitions. An opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have.
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Thursday 5th August - Members Own / Recent Acquisitions. The first face to face meeting since February 2020. An opportunity for members to show off their latest medallic acquisitions or to talk about a specific group of medals they have. Always an interesting evening and one full of surprises.
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Thursday 1st July 2021 - Friends of the Family - A story of research. Martin Harrison will take a detailed look as the in-depth research he undertook to try and prove a link with a group of medals to the Maxwells he was given as a 16 year old in 1977, together with a 'throw away' comment made at the time.
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Thursday 3rd June 2021 - Remembering Captain F A Ninis MC, Cheshire Regiment - a late casualty in the Salonika Campaign. Chris Davies will discuss the medals, memorabilia and refer to the family ancestry of Captain Francis Aubrey Ninis.,, MC, Cheshire Regiment who tragically died of wounds in the assault on Pip Ridge just days before the Bulgarian Armistice of September, 1918'
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Thursday 6th May 2021 - History of the DCM. Medals from the Hill Collection. Christopher Mellor-Hill will give one of his interesting and entertaining presentations from his extensive medal collection.
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Thursday 1st April 2021 - Annual General Meeting and Recent Acquisitions. Annual General Meeting followed by Recent Acquisitions and members own.
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Thursday 4th March 2021 - The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - Detachments and Odd Men. John Scott will give one of his interesting presentations on one his specialised collecting themes.
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Thursday 4th February 2021 - Henderson Research (Research Never Ends). President, Roger Bragger will give a presentation and update on his extensive research into the Henderson family.
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Thursday 7th January 2021 - Members Own Recent Acquisitions. An opportunity for members to show off their latest acquisition groups, especially during the lockdowns and over the Christmas period.
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Thursday 3rd December 2020 - ZOOM - Saturday Night Soldier. Martin Harrison will give a presentation on a group of medals and the associated research resulting in the discovery that the recipient was a member of the Lincolnshire Regiment TA (The Saturday Night Soldiers). Stanley Parkinson.
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Thursday 5th November 2020 - ZOOM - The Road to Dunkirk. Long-standing member Dave Seeney will provide one of his illuminating talks on the lead up to the Battle of Dunkirk, fought between the Allies and Germany as the Battle of France was being lost on the Western Front in 1940. The Battle of Dunkirk was the defence and evacuation to Britain of British and other Allied forces in Europe from 26 May to 4 June 1940.
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Saturday 24th October 2020 - ZOOM - Recent Acquisitions
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Saturday 19th September 2020 - ZOOM - Member's Own
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Thursday 2nd July 2020 - Member’s Own, Recent Acquisitions and Short Talks. An opportunity for members to show off a recent acquisition or talk for a short while on a subject of their choice. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome. Click here for President's Cup Rules.
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Thursday 4th June 2020 - Gallipoli. Former member Andy Taylor will talk about The Gallipoli campaign, also known as the Dardanelles campaign, the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Çanakkale, a campaign of the First World War that took place on the Gallipoli peninsula. The Entente powers, Britain, France and the Russian Empire, sought to weaken the Ottoman Empire, one of the Central Powers, by taking control of the straits that provided a supply route to Russia. The invaders launched a naval attack followed by an amphibious landing on the peninsula, to capture the Ottoman capital of Constantinople. A highly interesting evening is promised once again.
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Thursday 7th May 2020 - The Road to Dunkirk. Long-standing member Dave Seeney will provide one of his illuminating talks on the lead up to the Battle of Dunkirk, fought between the Allies and Germany as the Battle of France was being lost on the Western Front in 1940. The Battle of Dunkirk was the defence and evacuation to Britain of British and other Allied forces in Europe from 26 May to 4 June 1940.
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Thursday 2nd April 2020 - Annual General Meeting and Battlefield Identification of Casualties. The first part of the evening is devoted to the formal business of the Society, followed by a presentation on Battlefield Identification of Casualties by Nicola Nash (Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre, MOD UK). An interesting and informative evening is promised.
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Thursday 5th March 2020 - Military Research on the Internet. Dave Seeney will run through the many opportunities available on the internet to assist with research, not only of medals, but family history and anything to do with looking back into the past in general. An interesting evening is promised with hopefully some additional research results as a consequence.
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Thursday 6th February 2020 - Siege of Ladysmith, Nearby Battles and Associated Medals. Sectretary Dr Chris Davies will give a presentation. ‘On February 28th, 2020, it will be 120 years since the Siege of Ladysmith was ended. The siege lasted 118 days and was undoubtedly the key event of the Second Boer War with the Battle of Wagon Hill being its key battle. Member Chris Davies will give a condensed account of the famous siege with reference to some of the actions before the investment and some of the Natal Field Force’s actions to relieve it. He’ll refer to the battles of Talana Hill, Elandslaagte, Spion Kop and Wagon Hill using some of his battlefield tour photos’. An enlightening evening is promised.
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January 2020 - No meeting

Thursday 5th December 2019 - Members’ Own – ‘Bring and Buy, Recent Acquisitions and Short Talks. An informal evening with an opportunity for members to bring along any items they wish to sell or exchange or to show off a recent acquisition or talk for a short while on a subject of their choice. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome.
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Thursday 7th November 2019 - The Drummond Lecture. One Hundred Years Post Versailles. Simon Peaple. A detailed look into the actions and consequences following the Treaty of Versailles signed in 1919. This is a detailed and interesting topic with so many consequences that shaped the rest of the 20th century. A not to be missed talk and new members are especially welcome.
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Thursday 3rd October 2019 - Dawkita 1897. New member Jim Carver will talk about The defence of Dawkita in the Gold Coast against Sofa tribe slavers, 28 March 1897, known as the The West African Rorke’s Drift. An interesting insight into this little known area is highly likely.
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Thursday 5th September 2019 - An Anthropoid in Wales. Martin Harrison will talk about a group of medals with Welsh and local interest linked to Operation Anthropoid and the Assassination of SS Gruppenfuhrer Reinhard Heydrich.
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Thursday 1st August 2019 - Like Father almost like Son. Society President and long-standing member Roger Bragger will provide one his interesting talks based on a group of medals he acquired from Buckland Dix & Wood in 1993. He believed that the father had been a pilot in WW1, but how wrong he was! Some years later someone found the medals on Roger’s web site and e- mailed to enquire if he would be interested in any paperwork to the family. The rest will be revealed on the night!
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Sunday 21st July 2019 - Birmingham Medal Society Mini Convention & President's Cup - Knowle Royal British Legion Club. A great day out full of medals, militaria, history and excellent speakers. In the morning Paul Handford MBE will talk about PRO - The Purchase: Using examples from his own collection Paul will reflect on the joyful and often anxious process of purchasing a medal or medal group. The Research: The exciting journey of the research and development concerning the medal(s) recipient; the power of the Internet providing access to available research Websites; the benefit of Medal Society membership, sharing knowledge and providing ‘auction alerts! The journey to historical places and reflecting on the motto, “The research never stops!” The Outcome: The ‘researched’ story of the person behind the medal(s). Newly discovered photographs/paintings! Recognised as the “Icing on the cake!” The contact with relatives and friendships made following the purchase and research. A developed knowledge for the wider medal collecting fraternity!
After lunch Wg Cdr Steve Mills RAF VR(T) (Ret'd) will talk about Black Buck - Less is More. An interesting look at the famous Black Buck raids in May 1982 following the Argentinian invasion of the Falkand Islands.
It is hoped to have at least one dealer present and there will be a raffle. Cost is £16.00 to include tea,coffee and biscuits
in the morning and afternoon and a buffet lunch. Click here for more details.
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Thursday 4th July 2019 - Recent Acquisitions & short talks. An evening devoted to members who wish to bring along and talk for 10 minutes on a medal group or militaria item of interest. The items need not be recent acquisitions but of course they too are always welcome. A great night for new members.
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Thursday 6th June 2019 - 75th Anniversary of D-Day. BMS President Roger Bragger will introduce this subject 75 years on from the actual day. The decision to undertake a cross-channel invasion in 1944 was taken at the Trident Conference in Washington in May 1943. General Dwight D. Eisenhower was appointed commander of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), and General Bernard Montgomery was named as commander of the 21st Army Group, which comprised all the land forces involved in the invasion - the rest as they say 'is history'. Roger will cover the main story and he and members will then display relevant groups of medals they possess from the unsung heroes of this famous day. An interesting evening is indeed in store.
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Thursday 2nd May 2019 - Members Own Mini talks and Presentations. An evening devoted to members who wish to bring along and talk for 10 minutes on a medal group or militaria item of interest. The items need not be recent acquisitions but of course they too are always welcome. A great night for new members.
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Thursday 4th April 2019 - Annual General Meeting and Easter Rising 1916. The first part of the evening is devoted to the formal business of the Society, followed by the presentation by long standing member Major Dave Seeney who will talk about the armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week, April 1916. The Rising was launched by Irish republicans to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic while the United Kingdom was heavily engaged in the First World War. Dave’s talk will cover the lead up to the rising, the key players, Decorations and awards to the Military & Civilians. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome.
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Thursday 7th March 2019 - On the Lines of Communication. This presentation was originally scheduled for March 2018 but cancelled due to inclement weather. Member Paul Handford MBE will focus on WW1 medal groups to individuals who engaged in Ambulance work – ‘On the Lines of Communication’, for both the British and French Red Cross. What Paul calls, ‘Working behind the scenes!’ The talk considers the development of ambulance work from early October 1914, collecting the wounded arriving in trains from the ‘First Ypres’ Battle Front. The wounded were transported from the ambulance trains to Base Hospitals on the French Coast, and as the War continued, became a huge undertaking. Hundreds of ambulances and personnel served large numbers of base hospitals along the French Coast, drivers, orderlies; and mechanics to maintain the vehicles. The drivers also were responsible for transporting the wounded to the awaiting hospital ship when required. The talk is supported by original and rare photographs of the British Red Cross & Order of St John garage works shops in Boulogne, Women V.A.D. drivers, Base Convoys and funeral processions, the coffins being transported in the ambulances driven by the volunteers, to Military Cemeteries situated on the French Coast. The talk also considers the work of volunteer drivers undertaking the same work for the French Army. It also looks at medal groups to the volunteer gentlemen and women who drove the ambulances; mechanics and coach builders who serviced and maintained the vehicles and to those who developed this work from the early days in October 1914, work that although was not at ‘The Front’ was nevertheless incredibly important and helped to save many soldiers lives.
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Thursday 7th February 2019 - The Crown of England. Martin Harrison will look in detail at the history of The Crown of England and its latter use in medals. There will be time for a few short presentations at the end of the evening for anything 'Crown' related.
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January 2019 - No meeting.

Thursday 6th December 2018 - President's Cup Competition. The annual display by members on a group or groups of medals. always an interesting event with a lot of things to see and read.
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Thursday 1st November 2018 - Waterloo 1815. Renowned medal collector and BMS Member Mick Atkinson will talk about the Waterloo Medal, its history, design, manufacture and how best to research it. He will use the examples in his collection, now that he has achieved his aim of owning a medal for all seven Heavy Cavalry Regiments. As always with Mick’s talks a highly interesting evening is promised.
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Thursday 4th October 2018 - Medals to Conscientious Objectors at War. As we enter the last year of the First World War Commemorations, the talk looks at the experiences of those individuals, who for conscience and other reasons, chose to serve in the ‘non-combatant’ Friends’ Ambulance Unit during World War I. The talk will explore the evolution of the Unit, one of the main aspects of the Unit’s work – motorised ambulance convoys working for the French Army, the impact conscription had on the individuals and the organization, and reflect on those members who lost their lives while serving with the FAU. The talk is presented by member Paul Handford MBE and supported by medal groups, original photographs and many other related items from Paul’s own private collection, and once again promises an energetic and enthralling presentation on an emotive subject.

Thursday 6th September 2018 - A Memorial Plaque - the Worcestershire Regiment and Salonika. Long standing member Jeff Taylor will give another of his entertaining and highly detailed talks on a World War I Memorial plaque and explain what he has uncovered about the recipient, and interesting evening is promised especially so as it covers the Worcestershire Regiment and Salonika.
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Thursday 2nd August 2018 - Letters from South Africa, 1879-81 Pte Watts, 3/6th Foot. BMS Member Paul Murray will talk about the deployment of 3/60th Regiment from Colchester to Natal in 1879 and the journey across the battlefields of Zululand in 1879 and later in 1881 as part of the relief column in the First Boer War. This interesting story will be told through the letters of Pte Watts.
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Thursday 5th July 2018 - Recent acquisitions, Mini Presentations. An opportunity for members to show off a recent acquisition or talk for a short while on a subject of their choice. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome. Click here for meeting report.

Sunday 17th June 2018 - Mini Convention & Drummond Lecture - Knowle Royal British Legion. Doors open at 10am – admission fee £15 per head to include buffet lunch. Drummond Lecture - Simon Peaple - 'The Last One Hundred Days'. President's Cup, mini presentations. CONVENTION CANCELLED.

Thursday 7th June 2018 - My Favourite Research Project. With so many members now indulging themselves with in-depth research of medals and their recipients, and the advent of the internet and research facilities, member Ken Weston will lead on his favourite research project and why. It is hoped that a few other members will also be able to share their research results.
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Thursday 3rd May 2018 - Zeebrugge & Ostend Raids 1918. Former President and long standing member Philip Wilson will introduce his very interesting topic. The Zeebrugge Raid on 23 April 1918, was an attempt by the Royal Navy to block the Belgian port of Bruges-Zeebrugge whereby they intended to sink obsolete ships in the canal entrance, to prevent German vessels from leaving port, whilst a simultaneous raid at Ostend at midnight on 22/23 April 1918 did not go to plan. .
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Thursday 5th April 2018 - Annual General Meeting and 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force.
The first part of the evening is devoted to the formal business of the Society and installation of a new President for 2018-2021, followed by the presentation by long time member and RAF expert John Scott. He will no doubt provide an interesting insight into the first 100 years of the RAF four days after the 100th anniversary of its formation and some interesting medals are bound to surface!
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Thursday 1st March 2018 - On The Lines of Communication. Member Paul Handford MBE will focus on WW1 medal groups to individuals who engaged in Ambulance work – ‘On the Lines of Communication’, for both the British and French Red Cross. What Paul calls, ‘Working behind the scenes!’ The talk considers the development of ambulance work from early October 1914, collecting the wounded arriving in trains from the ‘First Ypres’ Battle Front. The wounded were transported from the ambulance trains to Base Hospitals on the French Coast, and as the War continued, became a huge undertaking. Hundreds of ambulances and personnel served large numbers of base hospitals along the French Coast, drivers, orderlies; and mechanics to maintain the vehicles. The drivers also were responsible for transporting the wounded to the awaiting hospital ship when required. The talk is supported by original and rare photographs of the British Red Cross & Order of St John garage works shops in Boulogne, Women V.A.D. drivers, Base Convoys and funeral processions, the coffins being transported in the ambulances driven by the volunteers, to Military Cemeteries situated on the French Coast. The talk also considers the work of volunteer drivers undertaking the same work for the French Army. It also looks at medal groups to the volunteer gentlemen and women who drove the ambulances; mechanics and coach builders who serviced and maintained the vehicles and to those who developed this work from the early days in October 1914, work that although was not at ‘The Front’ was nevertheless incredibly important and helped to save many soldiers lives. MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER - TO BE RE-SCHEDULED

Thursday 1st February 2018 - Recent acquisitions, Mini Presentations. An opportunity for members to show off a recent acquisition or talk for a short while on a subject of their choice. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome.
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Thursday 4th January 2018 - No meeting

Thursday 7th December 2017 - Recent acquisitions, Mini Presentations, members bring and buy. An informal evening with an opportunity for members to bring along any items they wish to sell or exchange or to show off a recent acquisition or talk for a short while on a subject of their choice. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome.
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Thursday 2nd November 2017 - Russia 1917-20. Introduced by Martin Harrison & John Scott. This evening will cover the interesting, yet very sad and tragic period of Russian history including the transition from absolute power of the Tsar to absolute power of the Communists and the involvement of the British assisting the White Army against the Red in North & South Russia following the end of World War I. It is hoped there will be time towards the end of the evening for members to bring groups of their own to supplement the main talks.
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Thursday 5th October 2017 - The Drummond Lecture. Dr John Bourne - Western Front generals of the Great War
'Few groups in British history have been more vilified than the Western Front generals of the Great War. Despite several generations of attempted revisionism, they are still commonly regarded in media and public opinion as ‘the donkeys’, whose stupidity, professional incompetence and callousness destroyed an entire generation. These charges are largely based on opinions about a handful of senior commanders, chief of whom is Douglas Haig. This lecture takes a more rounded look at Britain’s generals, of whom there were more than 1,200 on the Western Front alone, who they were, how they were chosen, how they changed over time and comes to a more sympathetic conclusion about their actions and achievements.'
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Thursday 7th September 2017 - Gallantry at Sea. An interesting presentation is promised with Dave Seeney talking about this subject, a Sea Gallantry medal to A/WO Georges Rhodes 9 bn Royal Warwick’s (A Dudley man) for his actions on HMT Caronia, when volunteers were asked to help control the coal fires. 18 soldiers were award Sea Gallantry Medals for this incident in May 1917. Dave will also cover other awards to Soldiers of the Sea Gallantry to soldiers.
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Thursday 3rd August 2017 - Members Own, Mini Presentations and Recent Acquisitions. An informal evening with an opportunity for members to bring along any items they wish to sell or exchange or to show off a recent acquisition or talk for a short while on a subject of their choice. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome.
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Thursday 6th July 2017 - Members Own Afghanistan & North West Frontier. An opportunity for members to bring, display and talk about their medals from this conflict zone.
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Thursday 1st June 2017 - David McNicol Campbell, Pilot & Surveyor. Member Martin Harrison will give a presentation based around a group of RAF medals he acquired some time ago, the story of tracing the family, the research and the end result. Another example of how the Ordecomedology world, recognises and preserves the memories of lesser known heroes. Click here for meeting report Click here to read about the subject of this talk.

Thursday 4th May 2017 - World War I – members own. World War I medals. An opportunity for members to bring, display and talk about their WWI medals. There is no restriction to which aspect of the Great War is covered. Another ideal evening for new members who will be most welcome. Click here for meeting report

Thursday 6th April 2017 - The first part of the evening is devoted to the formal business of the Society , followed by a chance for members and guests to show off to everyone else their recently acquired medal groups or related ephemera. The Annual Presidents Cup competition will also be held on this evening. An ideal evening for new members who will be most welcome.

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Thursday 2nd March 2017 - 90th Foot in South Africa 1877-79. BMS member Paul Murray will give a detailed and interesting overview of the 90th foot who were posted to South Africa for the Ninth Cape Frontier War (1877-79) and the Zulu War (1879), the area Paul will cover.

Thursday 2nd February 2017 - Verdun. Member Paul Handford MBE will provide his usual enthusiastic delivery and give a summary of the Battle of Verdun February – December 1916. The battle, one of the most significant of the first World War, witnessed the mass batteries of the German army under the Command of General Erich von Falkenhayn, smash the French Fortress City of Verdun in an attempt to force the French to ‘throw everything they had’ to save Verdun. Paul will look at the experiences of British volunteer ambulances drivers who worked with French medical services during the battle. The presentation will be supported by medals and ephemera to soldiers and British civilians who participated in the Battle.

Thursday 5th January 2016 - No meeting.

.Thursday 1st December 2016 - Recent acquisitions, mini lecturettes, members bring and buy. An informal evening with an opportunity for members to bring along any items they wish to sell or exchange or to show off a recent acquisition or talk for a short while on a subject of their choice. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome. Click here to see content.

Thursday 3rd November 2016 - The East, West & Central Africa Medals & The Slavers War 1890-1898. African expert Christopher Hill will give another of his enthralling talks on E,W &C African Medals. Christopher is a renowned collector and member of staff at Dix Noonan & Webb. CANCELLED - replaced with re-run of The Battle of the Somme Dave Seeney to Introduce

Thursday 6th October 2016 - The Drummond Lecture – The Elizabeth Cross. The annual Drummond Lecture will be presented by Phil McDermott. Phil is the owner of Gladman & Norman in Birmingham who were awarded the contract to produce the The Elizabeth Cross, which is awarded to next of kin of British troops killed on operations or as a result of Terrorism since World War II. The EC was designed by Dayna White of and is made of sterling silver in the shape of a cross backed by a representation of a laurel wreath, and carries floral emblems of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. An interesting evening and ideal for guests or new members.

Thursday 1st September 2016 - Prime Minister to Prime Minister. Medals & Research on George Peel, Grandson of Robert Peel. A talk by long time BMS member Roger Bragger who is renowned for his detailed research. Having had a sneak preview of this talk at the BMS Convention earlier in the year, members are in for an interesting presentation. Click here to see content of presentation.

Thursday 4th August 2016 - Members Own, Mini Lecturettes and Recent Acquisitions. An informal evening with an opportunity for members to bring along any items they wish to sell or exchange or to show off a recent acquisition or talk for a short while on a subject of their choice. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome. Click Members Page for meeting upate

Thursday 7th July 2016 - Members Own – “Battle of the Somme” An evening open to members to complete short presentations on a medal or a group of medals linked to the Battle of the Somme. Another ideal opportunity for new members to attend.

Saturday 4th June 2016 - BMS Mini-Convention, Knowle RBL. - President’s Cup & Research Trophy. Click here for full update on the day.

Thursday 2nd June 2016 - Members Own - “What makes my medal/group so special” An evening open to members to complete short presentations on a medal or a group of medals that remain close to their hearts. Another ideal opportunity for new members to attend. Click here for meeting report and details.

Thursday 5th May 2016 - The Iranian Embassy Siege. A good evening with a talk by SAS expert Major Dave Seeney, on the SAS involvement in the Iranian Embassy Siege in London in during April – May 1980 and the medals subsequently awarded. This operation is perhaps the one that defined the SAS in the UK and remains deeply embedded in the memories of many who saw events unfolding during Operation Nimrod at 1923 on 5th May 1980.

Thursday 7th April 2016 - Annual General Meeting & Recent Acquisitions. The first part of the evening is devoted to the formal business of the Society , followed by a chance for members and guests to show off to everyone else their recently acquired medal groups or related ephemera. An ideal evening for new members who will be most welcome.

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Thursday 3rd March 2016 - The Power of the Internet. Member Martin Harrison will give a presentation on some of the successes he has experienced from starting a web site three years ago listing all of his medals. In particular he will cover 4-5 groups where the family have made contact and provided much useful biographical detail and the all-important photograph of ‘The Man'.

Thursday 4th February 2016 - Battle of Verdun February – December 1916. Members Paul Handford & Jim Walton will provide a summary of the Battle of Verdun February – December 1916. The battle, one of the most significant of the first World War, witnessed the mass batteries of the German army under the Command of General Erich von Falkenhayn, smash the French Fortress City of Verdun in an attempt to force the French to ‘throw everything they had’ to save Verdun. Jim will look at the battle through the experience of the French soldier and Paul will look at the experiences of British volunteer ambulances drivers who worked with French medical services during the battle. The presentation will be supported by medals and ephemera to both French soldiers and British civilians who participated in the Battle of Verdun. CANCELLED to he held later in year.

Thursday 7th January 2016 - No meeting.

Thursday 3rd December 2015 - Christmas Social - at the Garden House, Hagley Road. An opportunity for members and guests to meet informally over a meal in the restaurant from 1730h and then gather in the adjacent room to mingle and discuss all things Ordecomedologic!

Thursday 5th November 2015 - The Three Musketeers - The Suez Crisis. An enthralling presentation by accomplished speaker Major Mick Atkinson, late Royal Army Ordnance Corps and formed head of the Army Medal Office. During this evening the Suez Crisis will be studied from a slightly different perspective.

Thursday 1st October 2015 - 13.10.15 Hohenzollern Redoubt. BMS member Paul Murray will give an interesting presentation on the Battle of Hohenzollern Redoubt that took place during the Battle of Loos, near Auch les Mines on the Western Front. It was later said of this battle that "The fighting had not improved the general situation in any way and had brought nothing but useless slaughter of infantry".

Thursday 3rd September 2015 - Drummond Lecture. Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland. A detailed and interesting insight into Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, who was military chief of the ‘Whites’ in the civil war between the pro-Bolshevik ‘Reds’ and troops of the Senate of Finland. Presented by Steve Lewis. Click here for meeting report. Click here for the Story of Mannerheim

Thursday 6th August 2015 - Members own, Bring & Buy, Mini Presentations and Recent Acquisitions. An informal evening with an opportunity for members to bring along any items they wish to sell or exchange or to show off a recent acquisition or talk for a short while on a subject of their choice. An ideal evening for new members who are especially welcome.

Thursday 2nd July 2015 - Civilians on the Italian Front during World War I - a look at the important role that volunteers and other civilian organisations played in the less well known theatre in Italy during the Great War. It is also an opportunity for members and guests to bring any medals along with a WWI Italian connection and to talk about them. The evening will be led by the distinguished World War I researcher Paul Handford MBE, as always an interesting evening is promised with Paul's passionate delivery and knowledge of the subject matter.

Thursday 4th June 2015 - Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medals. A chance to hear about some unusual and often little known about medals, from a Colonial perspective. This presentation will be delivered by Chris Burns ex Royal Air Force and himself an ex Colonial Police Inspector in the Royal Hong Kong Police. A different and interesting evening is anticipated.

Thursday 7th May 2015 - The General Service Medal 1918 - 62 - The Inter War Years. An interesting presentation led by Squadron Leader John Scott, distinguished member of the Orders & Medals Research Society and BMS, on the various clasps awarded to the General Service Medal 1918-62 from 1918 until 1939. This interesting evening will also give members an opportunity to bring any groups they have with the relevant clasps and to talk about them for a few minutes. A great opportunity to bring in some of those not often viewed medals.

Thursday 2nd April 2015 - Annual General Meeting, President's Cup & Recent Acquisitions. The first part of the evening is devoted to the formal business of the Society and this year sees the elevation of a new President who be in post for the next three years. Also an opportunity for members to enter a display for the prestigious President's Cup, see main web site for details, and finally a change for guests to show off to everyone else their recently acquired medal groups or related ephemera.
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Thursday 5th March 2015 - Researching Medals on the Internet. An evening devoted to how to work your way around the complexities of the internet for researching purposes. This will include a look at the London Gazette, Ancestry.com, Find My Past and other lesser known search engines, a very useful evening for those who are embarking upon research, or indeed for those who are 'old hands' who can either 'add their bit' or learn something new. Evening will be led by Paul Handford and Dave Seeney. CLICK HERE FOR MEETING REPORT

Thursday 5th February 2015 - The Ashanti War Part III. The final part of an interesting trilogy on the Ashanti War delivered by our very own 'African Expert' Christopher Hill, a renowned collector and member of staff at Dix Noonan & Webb.

January 2015 - No meeting

Thursday 4th December 2014 - Christmas Social, bring & buy. An informal gathering at The Garden House where members and guests may have a meal and then circulate in relaxed surroundings, an opportunity to bring along any items you may wish to sell or dispose of.

Thursday 6th November 2014 - The Three Musketeers - The Suez Crisis. An enthralling presentation by accomplished speaker Major Mick Atkinson, late Royal Army Ordnance Corps and formed head of the Army Medal Office. During this evening the Suez Crisis will be studied from a slightly different perspective. CANCELLED. Members Own Recent Acquisitions held instead.

Thursday 2nd October 2014 - Fakes & Forgeries Forum. An evening designed for new members or those interested in joining the BMS as well as other medal collectors, and will take a look at common fakes and forgeries that can often trip up the unwary. Delivered by Major Dave Seeney, ex Parachute Regiment. Click here for meeting report.

Thursday 4th September 2014 - The Drummond Lecture - The Royal Air Force in Iraq 1915 - 2008. Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork MBE BA FRAeS, distinguished RAF historian, President of the Orders Medals & Research Society delivered a powerful presentation on what is the highlight of the Birmingham Medal Society calendar.

Thursday 7th August 2014 - 1914 Opening Moves, mini lecurettes and displays. An evening devoted to the early stages of World War I. Medals, men and women, maps, strategy. Introduced by General Secretary of the Orders & Medals Research Society Dahlia Harrison

Thursday July 3rd 2014 - Major E Cadbury DFC & World War I Aviation Evening - Paul Handford introduced

Thursday June 5th 2014 - The Portland Hospital in the Boer War - Paul Murray

Thursday May 1st 2014 - 20th Century Re-Visited - Martin Harrison

Thursday April 3rd 2014 - Annual General Meeting & Recent Acquisitions

Thursday March 6th 2014 - The Sudan Medal 1910 - Dave Seeney introduced

Thursday February 6th 2014 - Foreign Awards to the RAF 1939-45 - John Scott introduced

Thursday January 2nd 2014 - Recent Acquisitions

Thursday December 2nd 2013 - Social Evening at The Garden House

Thursday November 7th 2013 - Recent Acquisitions

Thursday October 3rd 2013 - Drummond Lecture 'Gallantry at Sea' John Wilson

Thursday September 4th 2013 - Medals Not Shown Before

Thursday August 1st 2013 - Members own, bring & buy, recent acquisitions

Thursday July 4th 2013 - Civilians at the Front WWI Paul Handford Meeting held at Fellowes Auctioneers.

Thursday June 6th 2013 - The Invasion of Europe D-Day plus Martin Harrison

Thursday May 2nd 2013 - The Ashanti War 1896 Christopher Hill

Thursday April 4th 2013 - Annual General Meeting, Presidents Cup & Recent Acquisitons

Thursday March 7th 2013 - Women in the War Zone Dahlia Harrison

Thursday February 7th 2013 - Medallic Oddities Including Odd Groups

Thursday January 3rd 2013 - Bandsmen and Musicians Reg Cook

Thursday December 6th 2012 - Bring & Buy Christmas Social evening & Buffet

Thursday November 1st 2012 - Drummond Lecture - The Bloody Fields of Waterloo Mick Crumplin

Thursday October 4th 2012 - Recent Acquisitions including the Hejaz Revisited Roger Bragger

Thursday September 6th 2012 - Members own World War 1 groups. Large or small.

Thursday August 2nd 2012 - Members own display plus bring & buy.

Thursday July 5th 2012 - The Yangtze Incident 1949 Martin Harrison

Thursday June 7th 2012 - Members Own - Normandy Landings 1944

Thursday May 3rd 2012 - Volunteer Ambulance Units on the French Front in World War 1 Paul Handford

Thursday April 5th 2012 - Annual General Meeting & Recent Acquisitions

Thursday March 1st 2012 - Recent Acquisitions & short talks 1911 Delhi Durbar or Coronation Medal

Thursday February 2nd 2012 - Medals to the Air Training Corps John Scott

Thursday January 5th 2011 - Members Own - your most inexpensive medal or group

Thursday December 1st 2011 - Recent Acquisitions bring and buy social evening

Thursday November 3rd 2011 - President's Cup & Loughborough Carillon War Memorial - Paul Murray

Thursday October 6th 2011 - Drummond Lecture - Peter Starling Medical Service

Thursday September 1st 2011 - The Battle of Omdurman

Thursday August 4th 2011 - Members own display, plus bring and buy

Thursday July 7th 2011 - Rare or unusual medals or awards Dave Seeney & Philip Wilson

Thursday June 2nd 2011 - Ashantee 1873-74 Christopher Hill

Thursday May 5th 2011 - The Batle of Jutland Re-visited Martin Harrison

Thursday April 7th 2011 - Annual General Meeting, President's Cup & Recent Acquisitions

Thursday March 3rd 2011 - Wreck of the Birkenhead Dave Seeney

Thursday February 3rd 2011 - Members Own - British Cavalry & Yeomanry Regiments

Thursday January 6th 2011 - Some Notable Birmingham Citizens Jeff Taylor

Thursday December 2nd 2010 - Bring and buy Christmas social evening

Thursday November 4th 2010 - Drummond Lecture - Lt Col John Starling - No Labour No Battle 'The Labour Corps in WWI'

Thursday October 7th 2010 - President's Cup, Recent Acquisitions and short talks

Thursday September 5th 2010 - Volunteer Ambulance Drivers Paul Handford MBE

Thursday August 5th 2010 - Members own display plus bring and buy

Thursday July 1st 2010 - SAS in the Falklands Mick Atkinson

June 2010 - A Talk with a Difference - Christopher Hill

May 2010 - The 48th South Midland Division during WWI - Paul Roberts

April 2010 - Annual General Meeting, President's Cup & Recent Acquisitions

March 2010 - The 130th Anniversary of the of Kambula - Paul Murray

February 2010 - Meeting Cancelled

January 2010 - Medals to Bandsmen - Reg Cook

December 2009 - Bring and buy Christmas social evening

November 2009 - Meeting cancelled

October 2009 - Recent acquisitions & short talks

September 2009 - Drummond Lecture 2009 - Bob Rankin - British Legion Czechoslovakian Volunteer Police

August 2009 - Members own display bring & buy

July 2009 - Clasps to the General Service Medal 1962 - John Scott

June 2009 - Hospital Ships - Dahlia Harrison

May 2009 - BMS Mini Convention & President's Cup.

May 2009 - HMS Belvidera in the War of 1812 - Mick Atkinson

April 2009 - Annual General Meeting & Recent Acquisitions

March 2009 - The Benefits of Research Part 2 - Martin Harrison

February 2009 - Meeting Cancelled

January 2009 - India General Service Medal 1908-35 - Reg Cook

December 2008 - Bring & Buy Christmas Social Evening

November 2008 - World War I night - 90th anniversary of the Armistice

October 2008 - Recent acquisitions and short talks

August 2008 - Members own display, bring and buy

July 2008 - Congratulations to my Remotest Naval Expedition - Christopher Hill

June 2008 - Battle of Britain - meeting cancelled

May 2008 - The first Boer War - Paul Murray

April 2008 - Annual General Meeting, President's Cup & Recent Acquisitions

March 2008 - Territorial Army 100 years on - Martin Harrison

February 2008 - A Birmingham Miscellany No 3 - Jeff Taylor

January 2008 - Modern Medals - Mick Atkinson

December 2007 - Bring & Buy Christmas Social Evening

November 2007 - Recent acquisitions and short talks

October 2007 - The Falklands - Dave Seeney

September 2007 - The Drummond Lecture 2007 - John Mulholland - Coury VC

August 2007 - Members own display, bring and buy

July 2007 - The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire - Philip Wilson

June 2007 - A Nursing Evening - Dahlia Harrison & John Scott

May 2007 - Messing around with medals - John Scott

April 2007 - Annual General Meeting & Recent Acquisitions

March 2007 - The 1st, 2nd and 3rd China Wars - Allan Hall

February 2007 - A Birmingham Miscellany Part 2 - Jeff Taylor

January 2007 - Recent acquisitions and short talks

December 2006 - Bring & Buy Christmas Social Evening

November 2006 - A Whistle Stop Tour of the 20th Century - Martin Harrison

October 2006 - The Drummond Lecture 2006 - Christopher Hill -The Ashanti Campaign

September 2006 - The Battle of Britain - Roger Bragger

August 2006 - Members own display, bring and buy

July 2006 - My Favourite Group - and why - Andrew Taylor

June 2006 - Royal Connections

May 2006 - Book & Militaria Auction

April 2006 - Annual General Meeting & Recent Acquisitions

March 2006 - Naval Brigades in the Boer War - Allan Hall

February 2006 - Prisoners of War - Dave Seeney

January 2006 - Birmingham Theme Night - Jeff Taylor

December 2005 - Bring & Buy Christmas Social Evening

November 2005 - The Drummond Lecture 2005 - Laurie Mlner - El Alamein

October 2005 - Recent Acquisitions & President's Cup

September 2005 - Royal Evening - RVO's etc - Philip Wilson

August 2005 - Members own display, bring and buy

July 2005 - A Nautical Evening - Allan Hall

June 2005 - Waterloo & Peninsular Night

May 2005 - Book & Militaria Auction

April 2005 - Annual General Meeting & Recent Acquisitions

March 2005 - The Best Story So Far (Charles Frederick Best MM) - Martin Harrison

February 2005 - 999 Services Members Own

January 2005 - Recent Acquisitions

December 2004 - Bring & Buy Christmas Social Evening

November 2004 - Remembrance - where was your medal recipient on 11.11.18?

October 2004 - The Drummond Lecture 2004 - Lt Col A Taylor - The Herefordshire Regiment

September 2004 - Invasion Europe World War II - Dave Seeney

August 2004 - Members own display, bring and buy

July 2004 - Medals to Air Services - John Scott

June 2004 - Multiple Casualties within families - Reg Cook .

May 2004 - Book, Medal & Mlitaria Auction

April 2004 - Annual General Meeting & Recent Acquisitions

March 2004 - Disasters at Sea - Allan Hall

February 2004 - A Pocket History of the Monarchy - Martin Harrison

January 2004 - Members Own Scottish Units

December 2003 - Bring & Buy Christmas Social Evening

November 2003 - Recent Acquisitions

October 2003 - The Drummond Lecture 2003 - Mick Wilks - The Defence of Britain during WWII

September 2003 - Military Ramblings of an ageing Brummie - Paul Faber

August 2003 - Members own display, bring and buy

July 2003 - Groups Containing Foreign Awards - Peter Helmore

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Post WWII RAF Campaign Medals                                                John Scott
Members own displays
The Drummond Lecture
Recent Acquisitions
Arabian Gulf Awards 1850 onwards                                               Dave Seeney
Bring and buy Christmas social evening
Cinderella Medals i.e. non-Government awards                           Jeff Taylor
Jubilee Medals                                                                                  Martin Harrison
Irregular Cavalry of the Indian Mutiny                           Peter Fisher & Martin Keys
Annual General Meeting, Recent Acquitisons & President's Cup
Book and Medal Auction
Worcestershire Regiment Boer War to WWII                                  John Barker

Fakes & Forgeries                                                                            Dave Seeney
Member own displays bring & buy
Korea                                                                                                   Tom Long
Recent Acquisitions
The Drummond Lecture
Boer War Medals Part 2 1900-1902                                                Peter Done
Quiz and Members Own
Maritime Disasters                                                                             Allan Hall
Double Long Service Groups                                                            Martin Harrison
Annual General Meeting, Recent Acquisitions & President's Cup
Book and Medal Auction
The Zulu War 1877-79                                                                       Various Speakers

The Benefit of Research                                                                    Martin Harrison
Members own displays bring an buy
1914 Star Groups                                                                               Paul Faber
Recent Acquistions
The Drummond Lecture
Boer War Medals 1899                                                                       Peter Done
Members Own - Army, Navy & RAF General Service Medals
The RAF between the Wars Part 2 IGS
Jutland 1916                                                                                        Martin Harrison
Annual General Meeting, Rcent Acquisitions & President's Cup
Book and Medal Auction
Medical Triad                                              Dr A Lloyd, Dr D Riddick & Tony Sabell

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