What is the British International History Group (BIHG)?
Founded in 1987 as a sub-group of the British International Studies Association (BISA), the BIHG exists to draw together all those interested in teaching and researching into the history of international relations at university level in the UK. The BIHG committee is made up of some of Britain’s most prominent academics in this field, and also contains representatives from The National Archives and the FCO. The BIHG organises a conference each September. More information is available from the BIHG website. How do I find out more about medals awarded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its predecessor departments? And is it possible to have replacements issued for medals awarded by the Office to a relative who once served as a diplomat? The FCO is responsible for the Diplomatic Service and Overseas List, one of three lists of awards within the UK honours system which recognises exceptional achievement and service to the nation. Our records for recipients only go back a decade. If
