Military veterans angry over Diamond Jubilee medal

The video discusses the challenge of stamping 450,000 medals in 15 weeks for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Medals are awarded to frontline public service workers with at least five years of service. Strict eligibility criteria exclude some groups, leading to public discontent and petitions. The government maintains the need for criteria to preserve medal integrity. The Birmingham factory faces the task of timely production, marking the largest medal contract since WWII. Medals will be awarded on February 6th, commemorating 60 years since Queen Elizabeth's accession.

What is the main challenge faced by the medal service for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee?

• Finding eligible recipients for the medals

• Transporting medals to different locations

• Stamping 450,000 medals in 15 weeks

• Designing a new medal

Who is eligible to receive the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal?

• Individuals with five years of service by February 6th

• All members of the armed forces

• Anyone who signs the online petition

• Anyone who has worked in public service

What is the reaction of those who are not eligible for the medal?

• They are understanding and supportive

• They are indifferent

• They are happy for those who receive it

• They feel left out and disappointed

What is the main issue faced by the factory in Birmingham?

• Transporting materials

• Getting the order out in time

• Finding skilled workers

• Designing the medals

When will the first medals be awarded?

• On February 6th

• On the anniversary of the First World War

• On the Queen's birthday

• On New Year's Day