Royal Sussex Society Regulations on Awards
Revised Jan. 2021
.PDF file of Regulations on Awards with graphics can be found here.
Occasionally a meritorious member will be recognized by the Society with an award. Only those listed here are authorized for wear by the Society. A recipient is under no obligation to acquire or wear any awarded decoration if he or she does not wish to do so.
The Civilian Committee Member of the Year – Each year, an exceptional civilian is recognized by the Civilian Committee and awarded a cockade. This may be worn on all orders of dress except on a nurse or VAD uniform. The award is annual and must be returned at the end of the year for the next recipient.
The Regimental Award of Honor – The Society’s military decoration recognizes flintlock-era soldiers who have demonstrated exceptional service to the unit, understanding of the subject, along with consistent long-term attendance. This may be worn at the time it is awarded, St. George’s Day, and parade events.
– War of Spanish Succession: Lord Donegall’s Regiment of Foot –
– American Revolution: 35th Regiment of Foot –
– Early Victorian: 35th Royal Sussex Regiment of Foot –
– Late Victorian: Royal Sussex Regiment –
– Great War: Royal Sussex Regiment –
† Discontinued, no new medals will be awarded.
Long Service/Good Conduct Stripes may only be worn by privates and lance corporals.
.PDF file of Regulations on Awards with graphics can be found here.
Occasionally a meritorious member will be recognized by the Society with an award. Only those listed here are authorized for wear by the Society. A recipient is under no obligation to acquire or wear any awarded decoration if he or she does not wish to do so.
The Civilian Committee Member of the Year – Each year, an exceptional civilian is recognized by the Civilian Committee and awarded a cockade. This may be worn on all orders of dress except on a nurse or VAD uniform. The award is annual and must be returned at the end of the year for the next recipient.
The Regimental Award of Honor – The Society’s military decoration recognizes flintlock-era soldiers who have demonstrated exceptional service to the unit, understanding of the subject, along with consistent long-term attendance. This may be worn at the time it is awarded, St. George’s Day, and parade events.
– War of Spanish Succession: Lord Donegall’s Regiment of Foot –
- Regimental Award of Honor
– American Revolution: 35th Regiment of Foot –
- Regimental Award of Honor
– Early Victorian: 35th Royal Sussex Regiment of Foot –
- Regimental Award of Honor
- Waterloo Medal†: participated in a Napoleonic or War of 1812 bicentennial event as 35th Sussex Regiment
- Long Service/Good Conduct Stripe: 3 years of excellent attendance and performance
– Late Victorian: Royal Sussex Regiment –
- Indian General Service†: for singular excellence in establishing a unique event
- Egypt Medal: impeccable uniform and drill plus 4 years membership
- Khedive’s Star: Egypt a prerequisite, plus recruiting 2+ soldiers to the unit
- 2nd Anglo-Afghan War: for those who served with NATO forces in Afghanistan or Iraq
- Long Service & Good Conduct Stripe: 3 years of excellent attendance and performance
– Great War: Royal Sussex Regiment –
- Queen’s South Africa Medal†: at least 29 years old, participated in at least 5 unit-sponsored Boer War events
- King’s South Africa Medal†: QSA a prerequisite, participated in at least 7 unit-sponsored Boer War events
- India General Service: for those who served with NATO forces in Afghanistan or Iraq
- Long Service/Good Conduct Stripe: 3 years of excellent attendance and performance
† Discontinued, no new medals will be awarded.
Long Service/Good Conduct Stripes may only be worn by privates and lance corporals.