British Empire Medal

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
BEM
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɪtɪʃ ˈɛmpaɪər ˈmɛdəl/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Awards & Medals

Examples in Context

  1. Her efforts were justly rewarded with a British Empire Medal(BEM).
  2. Along with the belts and trophies he won in the ring, he boasted a knighthood and an order of the British Empire Medal(BEM).

Other meanings of BEM