Medals are usually gold, silver or bronze, however, you can use whatever coloured paint you like. After you have finished painting and decorating make sure you leave it to be completely dry.

Eligibility for the Humanitarian Medal will be for those providing assistance on behalf of the UK government, but it will not be restricted to British nationals, says the Cabinet Office.

Downing Street said the medal commemorated contributions by members of the armed forces, scientists and local employees from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Kiribati. Defence Secretary ...