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Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal GVI

The revered Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, awarded during King George VI's reign, honours 15+ years of meritorious service. Crafted from silver with a navy blue ribbon. Read more..

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SKU:
BN3333

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SKU:BN3333

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SKU:
BN3333

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Brand Group 1, Brand Group 2, Product Group 2, Product Group 3, Organisation,

Specifications

Brand Group 1:
Brands
Brand Group 2:
Medals of Australia
Product Group 2:
Medals
Product Group 3:
Replica Medals
Organisation:
Australian,Honours & Awards

Description

The Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, awarded during the reign of King George VI, is a revered British military award. Originally instituted in 1830, the medal honours long, continuous, and meritorious service by ratings and other ranks in the Royal Navy.

Eligibility for the Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal under King George VI requires the following:

  • Active service as a rating or other rank in the Royal Navy.
  • A minimum of 15 years of commendable service.

This 36-millimeter-diameter medal is crafted from silver. The obverse features the effigy of King George VI, indicative of his reign during which the award was presented. The reverse side bears the image of HMS Victory, the flagship of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, with the inscription 'FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT'.

The accompanying ribbon, 32 millimeters wide, is white with two navy blue stripes, reflecting the naval heritage of the award.

Recipients of the Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal during the reign of King George VI carry a lasting recognition of their unwavering service and dedication to their duties in the Royal Navy. This award serves as a testament to their significant contributions to the defense and prosperity of the United Kingdom