Presentation of Medals

**redfibee** · 14-03-2010, 20:39

Is there anything in QR's etc that states that a TA soldier must be presented with their Clasp to the VRSM at a Regimental Parade?

**firestarter** · 14-03-2010, 20:42

Originally Posted by redfibee

Is there anything in QR's etc that states that a TA soldier must be presented with their Clasp to the VRSM at a Regimental Parade?

No

**skintboymike** · 14-03-2010, 20:43

Ha ha, I take it your chief clerk has already received it, and has decided you're not getting it just yet? ;)

**CC_TA** · 14-03-2010, 20:46

Regimental Parade? So you want precious training time to be spent all standing around so you can get a bar on a medal; You selfish kunt!!!

**AFA06** · 14-03-2010, 20:55

How long do you serve for the medal and then the bar?

**Baseplate** · 14-03-2010, 20:55

Oh no yer don't, my lad! You get yerself scrubbed and buffed like the rest for some Close Quarter Grip and Grin.

I tried it with my LSGC - 'Go on, just bung it across the counter, there's a good lad' - only to see a smirking Chf Clk stood at the door with the offending box in one hand and the thumb and forefinger of the other making 'this will cost you' rubbing signs...........the man had no pity.

**Poacher** · 14-03-2010, 21:00

Cheapskates - get in the mess and ring the bell for goodness sakes man

**red_square** · 14-03-2010, 21:03

my vrsm was presented to me over a desk. and i got my clasp from the post office

**Poacher** · 14-03-2010, 21:05

Originally Posted by red_square

my vrsm was presented to me over a desk. and i got my clasp from the post office

Does post office service count then?

by the way where's my wifes mothers day card, it seems to have gone adrift in the post

**skintboymike** · 14-03-2010, 21:31

Originally Posted by red_square

my vrsm was presented to me over a desk. and i got my clasp from the post office

Why so annoyed? They've saved you a fortune!

**red_square** · 14-03-2010, 21:38

Originally Posted by skintboymike

Originally Posted by red_square

my vrsm was presented to me over a desk. and i got my clasp from the post office

Why so annoyed? They've saved you a fortune!

still cost me a sodding fortune at the bar

**Filbert Fox** · 14-03-2010, 21:44

My LS&GC was passed across the desk by the adjt, my citation arrived by post (unsigned) about a month later.

**red_square** · 14-03-2010, 21:46

must be an ams thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Idrach** · 14-03-2010, 23:13

Originally Posted by redfibee

Is there anything in QR's etc that states that a TA soldier must be presented with their Clasp to the VRSM at a Regimental Parade

Nothing I can find mentions the VRSM specifically but QR 5.397 covers the LS&GC and states:

"individuals still serving ... for presentation on a regimental or other suitable occasion."

Edited to add - no, I'm wrong again (and before MittMayo can correct me too!)

Originally Posted by QR J10.015e

The awards referred to in sub paras b(3) and (4) ('Medals for meritorious service or for long service and good conduct' - I guess this will include the VRSM as it doesn't specify the MSM or the LS&GC) will be sent to the commanding officer, who is to arrange for presentation to the recipient at a suitable parade.