Join the Phoenix OMRS!
The “Organization and Medals Research Society” is organized and operated by its members, for its members, and joining couldn’t be easier. To join our local Phoenix, Arizona chapter all one has to do is first link to OMRS in England and you will be automatically eligible to participate at no cost in all of our varied military collector-related activities in Arizona! As a matter of interest HRH King Charles III is our patron!
Our Society exists to promote a general interest in the study of orders, medals, and decorations to actively encourage and publish research into all aspects of civil and military medals, with a particular focus on those issued by Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries. Of course, given our area in the Great Southwest, United States militaria is a great focus of interest! Anyone with a keen attraction or interest in the research and collection of orders and medals can apply for membership of the society and new members are warmly welcomed.
OMRS Members research in several museums and a myriad of other sources
Imperial War Museum
National Army Museum
Royal Air Force Museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
A Brief history of the OMRS
- 1942 The ‘Orders, Decorations and Medals Research Society of Great Britain’ was formed by four enthusiasts who had been meeting informally since 1939
- 1943 Typewritten ‘Circular’ produced for all members
- 1949 Started meeting at the Imperial War Museum, London
- 1950 123 members
- 1958 ‘Circular’ renamed ‘Journal’ and the Society’s title was shortened at the same time, to that which we have to this day
- 1967 OMRS Silver Jubilee and a membership of 350
- 1971 500 members & the establishment of the first branch, the Northern Branch
- 1977 1,000-plus members
- 1978 First annual Convention held at the Cumberland Hotel, London
- 1985 2,000-plus members
- 1992 OMRS Golden Jubilee
- 2002 OMRS Diamond Jubilee
Background of OMRS
The OMRS is a UK-based society with a global membership dedicated to the research and collecting of orders, decorations, and medals in memory and honor of the original recipients. Where possible the Society publishes the results of individual research either in article or book format and puts researchers and collectors in touch with each other. We are a ‘members only’ society administered and run by elected volunteers from within the membership. A constitution and by-laws ensure that the society runs smoothly and for the benefit of all members.