The design of a special medal marking The Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been revealed.

The medal will be presented to frontline emergency workers and members of the military who have been in post for five years or longer in 2022 as a token of gratitude from the nation as part of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of The Queen's reign. It will also be given to all living recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross.

Designed by Timothy Noad of the College of Arms, it features a portrait of The Queen on one side and the Royal Crest on the other. It bears the inscription 'Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fid Def' which translates as 'Elizabeth II, By the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith'.

Nadine Dorries, the Culture Secretary, said Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the dedication and service of those who, like The Queen, tirelessly serve our country.

Those eligible for the medal will be notified and don't need to apply to receive it. Those in line for it include serving members of the Armed Forces who have completed five full calendar years of service by February 6th 2022 and members of frontline emergency services, whether paid or voluntary, who have completed the same half decade of service by the anniversary of The Queen's accession.

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Worcestershire Medal Service said the commission has helped create jobs.

Ms Dorries saw the coin-shaped pieces of metal called "blanks" being stamped with the design by Timothy Noad from the College of Arms when she visited the firm's Birmingham workshop.

"We've been through such a lot as a nation, it's been a really torrid time everyone's been through over the past 20 months," she said.

Phil McDermott, head of the firm making the medals, said the order was a welcome boost.

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