Voluntary Medical Service Medal (with silver, with 1 clasp)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0368.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

Country

Great Britain
Makers

South African Mint, Centurion
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Rev: FOR LONG AND EFFICIENT SERVICE
Size

36mm
Version Remarks

The Silver Medal (with silver, with 1 clasp) images depict a Silver Medal that features the maker's mark "SAM" and silver hallmark "STG" on the reverse and is stamped "BM" on the obverse. Silver Medals manufactured in South Africa are rare. There may be additional manufacturers of the Silver Medal. The Silver Medal (with silver, with 1 clasp) images are courtesy of Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more detail: http://www.medal-medaille.com/voluntary-medical-service-medal-south-african-issue-with-cross-service-hallmarked-attributed-p-6476.html

History

The Voluntary Medical Service Medal was instituted by King George the V in 1832. The Silver Medal is awarded to members of the British Red Cross Society and the St. Andrew's Ambulance Corps of Scotland in recognition of 15 years of service. Service since 1909 is also eligible for the award.

Clasps that feature a superimposed geneva or saltine (St. Andrew's) cross may be awarded to denote an additional 5 years of service. A silver geneva or saltine cross may be worn on the ribbon when the ribbon is worn alone to denote the award of a clasp. A gilt cross is worn to denote 20 additional years of service and a second, third, and fourth gilt cross is worn to denote 25, 30, or 35 additional years of service, respectively.

There are multiple versions of the Medal which differ by composition. Privately altered versions of the Medal may also be encountered.

There may be additional versions of the Medal which vary by manufacturer.

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