Episode 1: Edgehill to early Victoriana
Starting with the coins that were issued by grateful commanders at Edgehill, Mark Smith charts the development of early medals.
Episode 2: The Honourable East India Company, war in the Crimea and the recognition of bravery
Mark Smith explains that the Crimean War leads to the incorporation of the highest award for valour: the Victoria Cross.
Episode 3: Afghan Defeat, Trouble in the Middle East and Upheaval in Southern Africa
The story of the medal through war in Afghanistan, uprising and revolt in Egypt and conflict in Africa.
Episode 4: World War and beyond
The evolution of the Campaign Star and medals recognising service to the nation in conflict and upheaval.
Episode 5: “What’s in a box?”
Mark Smith shows how the discovery of a group of medals is not as straightforward as might first appear - for example the documents that add value to any collection, even the box itself.
