Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class

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  • I Class Medal (1911-1936) Obverse
  • I Class Medal (1911-1936) Obverse
  • I Class Medal (1911-1936) Reverse
  • I Class Medal (1911-1936) Rim

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    1839
  • remarks
    The Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services) was originally known as the Board Trade Medal for Foreign Services. All of the known versions have been listed here, although few have been encountered. It is possible that some versions were never awarded in the I Class. It is also unknown if this Medal is currently awarded. More research is necessary.

History


The Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services) was established as the Board Trade Medal for Foreign Services by the Foreign Office in 1839 and was approved by Queen Victoria in the same year. The Medal is awarded to foreigners and British citizens stationed aboard foreign vessels in recognition of saving the lives of British citizens at sea.

There are a number of different versions of the Medal that differ in size, design, engraving, and inscription. From 1839-1854 the medal was large and unwearable but was altered and rendered wearable in 1854. All Medals have been issued named. From 1839-1849 a unique dedication was inscribed on the reverse, but this was superseded by a less expensive standard reverse in 1849. They have since been named on the rim.

There may be additional versions that differ in size.

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1839-1849)

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA. F. D. Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    45mm

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1849-1854)

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA. F. D. Rev: PRESENTED [BY/FROM] THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIFE OF A BRITISH SUBJECT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

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    45mm

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1849-1854)

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA. F. D. Rev: PRESENTED [BY/FROM] THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR ASSISTING A BRITISH VESSEL IN DISTRESS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

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    45mm

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1850-1854)

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  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA. F. D. Rev: PRESENTED [BY/FROM] THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FRO SAVING THE LIVES OF BRITISH SUBJECTS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

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    45mm

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1854-1901)

  • Price

    $2000+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIFE OF A BRITISH SUBJECT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

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    33mm

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1854-1901)

  • Price

    $2000+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR ASSISTING A BRITISH VESSEL IN DISTRESS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

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    33mm

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1854-1901)

  • Price

    $2000+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF BRITISH SUBJECTS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

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    33mm

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1858-1901)

  • Price

    $2000+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D: Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

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    33mm

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1901-1906)

  • Price

    $2000+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIFE OF A BRITISH SUBJECT Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The I Class Medal (1901-1906) is stamped with the maker's mark "D.S."

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1901-1911)

  • Price

    $2000+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR ASSISTING A BRITISH VESSEL IN DISTRESS [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The I Class Medal (1901-1911) is stamped with the maker's mark "D.S."

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1901-1911)

  • Price

    $2000+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF BRITISH SUBJECTS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The I Class Medal (1901-1911) is stamped with the maker's mark "D.S."

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1901-1911)

  • Price

    $2000+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The I Class Medal (1901-1911) is stamped with the maker's mark "D.S."

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1911-1918)

  • Price

    $1200+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND : IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR ASSISTING A BRITISH VESSEL IN DISTRESS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The I Class Medal (1911-1918) is stamped with the maker's mark "B.M." This version is rare. Less than 300 Medals were issued during t...

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1911-1926)

  • Price

    $1200+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND : IMP: Rev: PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR SAVING THE LIVES OF BRITISH SUBJECTS Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The I Class Medal (1911-1926) is stamped with the maker's mark "B.M." This version is rare. Less than 300 Medals were issued during t...

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1911-1936)

  • Price

    $1200+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND : IMP: Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is rare. Less than 300 Medals were issued during the reign of King George V.

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1936-1953)

  • Price

    $1200+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The obverse inscription is unknown.

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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), I Class Medal (1953-)

  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D. Rev: FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT FOR GALLANTRY AND HUMANITY Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    33mm

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