Royal Navy Long Service full size Medal GV Admirals UniformInstituted on 24th August 1831. This version was the first type awarded during George V's reign. The qualifying period was 15 years. A bar for an additional period of 15 years was instituted by George V

The 'DFC' is issued unnamed however WW2 issues were engraved with the year of issue on the lower limb of the cross

a gallantry emblem of crossed oakleaves was established to be worn on all grades of the Order of the British Empire

On the succession of King Edward VII to the throne in 1901

only the individual's forenames and surname are shown

Established by King George V in 1922

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the first versions of this medal had the dates 1899-1900 raised on the reverse

the Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

and heritage

Instituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery

No awards for gallantry have yet been made

Instituted 19th May 1954 and awarded for gallantry or distinguished service