Downton Abbey

[Farrwest]

In Downton Abbey Lord Grantham wears three medal ribbons. They must be pre-1st World war medals. That leaves the Boer War of 1899 to 1902. Does anyone now what medals they were?

[Ken4155]

Little bit of googling reveals that; Apparently he wears both the King's and the Queen's medals from active service in the Boer War and a 1911 Coronation Medal Ribbon which would indicate that he took part in the Coronation in some way, shape or form.

[Ken4155]

Although, just to confuse matters, i have just looked at some images of the character in uniform and he appears to be wearing 4 medals, not 3? And, in a couple more images, he is just wearing the ribbons - but there are 4 of them, too??

[Flonska]

Apparently, the 1911 Coronation Medal was the first British commemorative medal to be awarded to people who were not in attendance at the coronation and, as well of those involved in the ceremony, it was given to selected dignitaries, officials and members of the armed forces, both in Britain and across the Empire.

[Farrwest]

Thank you Ken4155...
One thing I noticed watching Downton Abbey was that when in uniform Lord Grantham wore his Sam Browne belt in the house. Having served myself I know that when entering the Mess or someone's house you left your belt together with your cap and stick at the coat stand at the entrance. You would never wear it walking about in the Mess or house.