Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal EIIR

Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal EIIR

The Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, awarded during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, is a prestigious British military award. Instituted originally in 1830, the medal serves to recognize long, continuous, and exemplary service by ratings and other ranks in the Royal Navy.

Eligibility for the Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal under Queen Elizabeth II requires the following:

• Active service as a rating or other rank in the Royal Navy.
• A minimum of 15 years of irreproachable service, though the requirement was reduced from 20 years in 1977.

The medal, with a diameter of 36 millimeters, is made of silver. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, symbolizing her reign during which the award was presented. The reverse side carries the image of HMS Victory with the word 'VICTORY' and the inscription 'FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT'.

The accompanying ribbon, 32 millimeters wide, is white with two navy blue stripes, 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.

Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal EIIR 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.

Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal EIIR 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.

Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal EIIR 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.

Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal EIIR 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.

Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal EIIR 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.