Honor YOUR military ancestors’ military achievements with a Replica ‘Mentioned in Despatches’ certificate


The “Mention in Despatches” is the most junior form of recognition that was announced in the London Gazette.


The Commanders-in-Chief of each theatre of war infrequently submitted a despatch to the War Office, outlining the events since the previous despatch and listing those men who had been nominated as worthy of a mention.


Originally there was no award as such, the literal mention of the individual in the despatch being deemed sufficient. However, it was decided during the Great War that an oak leaf emblem could be worn with the ribbon of the Victory Medal, denoting the mention.


The mentioned man also received a certificate carrying his service details and a reference to the despatch in which he was mentioned. No complete index or register of those who were mentioned exists, although the National Archives has a partial list. All are listed in the London Gazette. The mention did not entitle the man to use the letters MID after his name for official purposes, although this form is seen from time to time


We offers a superb reproduction of the ‘Mentioned in Despatches’ certificate, printed on high quality Art Paper, which will be inscribed with the recipients Rank, Name and Regiment in the same style as appears on the original scrolls.


Scroll with the recipients details inscribed: £12.99 inc UK postage.


We are therefore very pleased to be able to offer our a high quality reproduction World War One Mentioned in Despatches’ certificate printed to the highest standard on high quality parchment paper at a very affordable price, named and personalised to the serviceman/Servicewomen of your choice. In order to meet  our exacting standards of quality these items are only made:


1.            Using a good quality 120gsm paper for the scrolls and, which have been specifically selected to closely match the colours of the originals.


2.            Using the templates that we have ourselves manufactured to match the design, size,colour and fonts of the original.


3.            Finished to the same overall size as the original documents.


4.            Please note the certificate will include a Mention in a Despatch from one of the following Commanders. We would be grateful if you could advise YOUR choice at point of sale, if not the default will be Douglas Haig:

- General Sir Douglas Haig. K.T., G.C.B., K.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., A.D.C.
- Field Marshal Sir John D. P. French, G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G.
- General Sir Ian S. M. Hamilton, G.C.B., D.S.O., A.D.C. 
- General Sir Charles Monro. K.C.B.
- Major General Sir C. V. F. Townshend, C.B., D.S.O 
- Lieutenant General The Honorable J. C. Smuts
- Lieutenant General Sir J. G. Maxwell, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.V.O., D.S.O.
- General Sir G. F. Milne. G.C.M.G., K.C.B., D.S.O.

Our reproductions can either be supplied blank for these details to be added, or are completed in a format which not only closely matches the originals, but frequently betters their appearance.


If the personal information of your serviceman is not known,we are happy to either add any details that suit your requirements, or to offer appropriate suggestions as to what the likely wording may have been on the original.


We will print the individual details in the same manner as the originals. (Information is required to be sent to us, we will not do the research for you but can advise where to research)


Ordering Process -Please Read!


Firstly, the postage charge remains the same for anything upto TEN documents. If you require more than one set Please message us BEFORE placing your order.


When your payment has reached us, please message us via ebay to give us details of:-


1.            The serviceman you wish us to commemorate. Please confirm ALL the details that you wish to be added. Unless specified otherwise, these details will be added to the appropriate master in the appropriate colour as per the originals.


3.            PLEASE advise the Commander you wish the Mention in Despatches to from. ie: Field Marshal John French, Haig, Hamilton, Maxwell, Milne, Smuts (there are a few more and if you need help with the details please ask)


3.            If you wish the certificate to be left blank.


4.            If you require help with choosing the appropriate details to be added to the Scroll


If you need more information, please ask!


MEDALS NOT INCLUDED - FOR DISPLAY ONLY