Established 1904 | Last awarded 1930 | |
Type Long service and good conduct medal Eligibility Efficient and irreproachable service in the Militia. Awarded for Awarded for 18 years service and attending 15 annual camps. Status Superseded by the Efficiency Medal | ||
The Militia Long Service Medal was a long service medal awarded by the United Kingdom. Established by King Edward VII by Army Order No. 211 of 1904, the medal was awarded for 18 years of efficient and irreproachable service in the Militia and attending 15 annual camps. In 1906, it was extended to certain militia forces overseas by Royal Warrant. The medal was superseded by the Efficiency Medal in 1930.
Appearance
The Militia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is an oval shaped medal with a fixed ring suspender at the top. The obverse depicts the bust of King Edward VII in uniform facing left. Around the top edge is the legend, EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR. The reverse bears the words MILITIA FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT. The medal hangs from a 32 mm light blue ribbon threaded through the top ring suspender. Recipient's service numbers, rank, name, and unit are impressed on the edge of the medal.