Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962

The Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 is a prestigious British military award instituted in 1915. It was designed to recognize the service of members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, as well as members of allied forces, in minor operations for which no separate medal was instituted. The award serves as an acknowledgment of their dedication and commitment during these lesser-known but equally significant campaigns.

Eligibility for the Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 requires the following:

• Active service in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, or allied forces during specific minor military campaigns or operations.
• Fulfillment of the service period or engagement stipulations attached to each clasp, with each clasp representing a different campaign or operation.

The medal, with a diameter of 36 millimeters, is silver and features a design deeply rooted in naval tradition. The obverse of the medal showcases the reigning monarch's effigy at the time of issue. For example, medals issued during the reign of King George V displayed his bust in the uniform of an Admiral. The reverse side features an image of a battleship at sea with a submarine in the foreground and an aircraft in the sky, signifying the various branches of the naval service.

The accompanying ribbon, 32 millimeters wide, is navy blue with white edges, symbolizing the naval heritage of the award.

Unmounted Medals

If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 Full Size Court Mounted

The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.

It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 Full Size Swing Mounted

The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 Miniature Court Mounted

Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 Miniature Swing Mounted

Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 Ribbon Bar

A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.