NAM.2002-02-1052-10

Cadet Forces Medal, Elizabeth II awarded to Lt J R Hogben, Buffs (East Kent Regiment). This medal is suspended from a multicoloured ribbon with a central green stripe, two thinner red stripes, a light blue (left) and dark blue (right) stripe, and yellow edges, connected via a bar suspender. The obverse depicts the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right and wearing a crown. Inscribed along the circumference are the words 'ELIZABETH II. DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.' The reverse features a lit torch in the centre being held up by a hand. Inscribed along the circumference are the words 'THE CADET FORCES MEDAL.' Next to the hand on the right are the initials 'PM', the hallmark of Percy Metcalfe. The rank and name is inscribed on the rim. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.