Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 (with “CANAL ZONE" clasp) (1953-1962)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0243.101.01.013

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Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Cupro-Nickel
  • Inscription
    Obv: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D. Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    36mm

History


The Naval General Service Medal was instituted by Admiralty Weekly Order in 1915 and awarded to members of the Royal Navy in recognition of service in minor war-like operations between 1915 and 1962. The Silver Medals rewards actions that were not already recognized by another award.

The Naval General Service Medal was always issued with a clasp, with 17 possible clasps denoting the campaign or recognized service authorized for award with the Silver Medal:

1. “PERSIAN GULF 1909-1914”
2. “IRAQ 1919-20”
3. “N.W. PERSIA 1919-20”
4. “PALESTINE 1936-39”
5. “S.E. ASIA 1945-46”
6. “MINESWEEPING 1945-51”
7. “PALESTINE 1945-48”
8. “MALAYA”
9. “YANGTZE 1949”
10. “BOMB & MINE CLEARANCE 1945-53”
11. “BOMB & MINE CLEARANCE 1945-46”
12. “BOMB & MINE CLEARANCE MEDITERRANEAN”
13. “CYPRUS”
14. “NEAR EAST”
15. “ARABIAN PENINSULA”
16. “BRUNEI”
17. “CANAL ZONE”

Additionally, recipients of the Bronze Medal who received a mention in despatches were entitled to a Bronze Oak leaf ribbon clasp.

There are 5 different versions of the Bronze Medal which vary by the obverse inscription of the reigning monarch. A variety of different naming styles were used.

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