The families of 67 firefighters, police officers, Members of Parliament, and other public servants who lost their lives as a result of their public service have been awarded the Elizabeth Emblem this year. This marks the fourth list of recipients since the Emblem was established in 2024.
The Elizabeth Emblem is a national recognition for public servants who died in the line of duty, serving as the civilian equivalent to the Elizabeth Cross, which honours fallen UK Armed Forces members.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the Emblem acknowledges the sacrifice made by these families and ensures it will not be forgotten. First Secretary of State Louise Haigh met with some of the recipient families today at Number 10, recognising their loved ones' commitment.
Notable recipients include Helen Joanne (Jo) Cox MP, who was murdered in 2016, and Sir David Amess MP, who was fatally stabbed in 2021. The list also includes PC John Egerton, who died in 1982, and firefighters Jennifer Logan and Martyn Lewis Sadler, who died in 2025.
Additionally, 39 police officers based in Northern Ireland were honoured, including Const Mervyn Basil Robinson, Officer Patrick Thomas Kerr, and Reserve Constable Samuel Cyril Stewart, who died between 1981 and 1998. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Chris Bryant, highlighted their courage and sacrifice in protecting communities.
The Emblem features a rosemary wreath surrounding the Tudor Crown, inscribed with 'For A Life Given In Service', and will bear the name of the deceased on its reverse. It includes a pin for next of kin to wear.