The concept of courage, valour or bravery in war can be traced back to Classical Greece, with the 5th Century B.C. historian Thucydides recognising that ‘the prize for courage will…

The ribbons of orders, decorations and medals are designed to suspend the award, either around the neck or on the left chest of the recipient. Ribbons also serve to highlight…

In 1830, King William IV instituted a silver medal to be worn by…

The Royal Honours system recognizes a wide variety of civil and military service throughout the British Commonwealth. Queen Elizabeth II as the ‘fount of honour’ reserves the sole right to…

Throughout civilization, craftsmen have been celebrated for their ability to create. Their creations range from the practical such as cutlery, to the artistic and luxurious such as jewellery.  In this…

We have reached the final edition of the Making of a Craftsman series. In the last four months, we explored the qualities required for an apprentice to develop in order…

The Making of a Craftsman series explores the traits required for an apprentice to develop in order to be commissioned as a master craftsman. Every craftsperson goes through a fascinating…

In March, we enter into the third edition of The Making of a Craftsman series where we talk a little about what it takes to be a master craftsman. At…

As the pioneer medal maker of Singapore, ELM has trained and worked with many remarkable craftsmen in the last 52 years of our medal-making journey. This year, we would like…

ELM wishes you a happy 2020! As we enter into a brand new decade, we would like to appreciate the dedication and loyalty of our master craftsmen for the last…