Royal Naval Long Service and Conduct Medal

SKU: 02.GBR.0314.101.01

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  • Silver Medal (1831-1847) Obverse
  • Silver Medal (1831-1847) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    August 24, 1831

History


The Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was instituted by William IV by Order in Council on August 24, 1831. The Silver Medal is awarded to members of the Royal Navy in recognition of exemplary conduct. Initially, 21 years of service was required to be eligible for the award. However, the qualifying period has changed over the years, with eligibility being reduced to 10 years of service in 1874 and then later increased to 15 years of service. In 1981, the award was extended to Commissioned Officers of the naval services after 15 years of service, with 12 years of service in the ranks.

During the reign of King George V, clasps were introduced to reward additional 15 years of service.

There are multiple versions of the Medal which differ by size, suspension, and design. The first version of the Medal is of a smaller size and features an obverse depiction of an anchor, a ring suspension, and the recipient's details on the reverse. Subsequent versions implemented since Queen Victoria feature a variety of bar suspensions (which vary in size and swivel function) and an obverse effigy of the ruling sovereign. Later issues of the Medal also feature the recipient's name on the rim and the reverse inscription, "FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT." Between 1848 and 1850, some Queen Victoria version Medals featured the obverse date "1848," and some Medals issued between 1975 and 1877 feature the recipient's year of service in addition to the recipient's name.

A variety of different naming styles were used and there may be additional versions of the Medal.

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Versions

  • Price

    $860-2000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    34mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $1560-1985 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA 1848 Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (1848-1901, stamped "1848") was designed by Wiliam Wyon. This version of the Silver Medal may feature either a narrow...

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  • Price

    $230-730 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (1848-1901) was designed by William Wyon. This version of the Silver Medal may feature either a narrow or wide suspe...

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  • Price

    $100-145 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with King Edward VII effigy) was designed by William de Saules and the obverse is stamped "DES."

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  • Price

    $85-130 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (1910-1930) was designed by Bertrum Mackennel and the obverse is stamped, "BM." This version of the Medal may have fe...

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  • Price

    $100-130 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $100-130 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D: IND: IMP: Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $110-130 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FID:DEF: Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (1949-1952) was designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget and the obverse is stamped "HP."

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  • Price

    $100-130 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (1953-1954) was designed by Mary Gillick.

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  • Price

    $100-130 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: ELIZABETH II DEI GRA: BRITT:OMN REGINA F:D: Rev: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (1953-1954) was designed by Mary Gillick.

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