British Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Awarded to Petty Officer C.W. Smith, RN   Date Instituted: Second Type -1848. CAMPAIGN:Length of Service DESCRIPTION of this MEDAL:   Round medal bearing the head of King George V on the obverse with the inscription 'GEORGEIVS V REX BRITTIAN REX ET IND.: IMP' while the reverse depicts a three masted ship of war. Above the ship are the words 'FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT'. The suspender is a fixed bar to take the ribbon. On the edge of the medal, the recipient's number, name, rank, ship or station are engraved along the edge.  Metal: Silver.                                Size: 36mm diameter.        Clasp: For 30 years after 1901. Ribbon: Blue with white stripes on the edges Named to: J. 7131 C.W. Smith P.O. - HMS VINDICTIVE     Obverse of  LSGC Medal    Reverse of  LSGC Service Medal NAVAL LONG SERVICE & GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL HISTORY - NAVY:    This medal was  introduced on 24 August 1831. It is silver and circular in shape. The medal of 1831 had on its obverse side an anchor surmounted by a crown and enclosed in an oak wreath. The medal's reverse side was engraved with the recipient's details. The medal being sold is of the 1848 style. The silver medal has changed dimensions and ribbon colour twice during its period of issue. The original medal of 1831 was 34mm in diameter and was suspended from a ring by a dark blue ribbon. In 1848 the medal became 36mm in diameter with a dark blue ribbon with white edges. A narrow suspender was introduced in 1874. Today, the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Navy) is based on the pattern of 1848. The obverse of the medal shows the effigy of the reigning monarch, while the reverse shows the image of a three-masted man-of-war surrounded by a rope tied at the foot with a reef knot with the words 'For Long service and Good Conduct' around the circumference. An Other Rank who completes 15 years of reckonable service from the date of attestation or age 17½, whichever is later, and who holds all three good conduct badges, shall be eligible to receive the medal. However, there are a number of offences which would normally preclude award of the LS&GCM. Awards are only made after a thorough check of a sailor's record of service. A Clasp to the medal was introduced during the reign of King George V (1831-1954) and can be awarded for an additional fifteen year's service. The Clasp bears a laurel leaf design. When the ribbon alone is worn, a silver rosette denotes award of the Clasp. The medals' ribbon is dark blue flanked at the edges by narrow stripes of white.     J 7132    C.W. Smith    P.O.    H.M.S. VINDICTIVE CONDITION:   The ribbon appears to have been cut from a uniform and has a ragged top edge.  The lighter color in the center is an old spot of dried glue. The medal is in fine condition with a few tiny nicks on the front showing it was worn with other medals.  Otherwise the medal is in Very Fine condition showing only handeling and has a nice patina of age. SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, must be calculated and is an additional charge. You may email us beforehand to get these costs. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling. International buyers welcome, but should inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer within the continental United States if an error is due to our fault.    ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to seller, but credit cards may be accepted through PayPal for verified members by special arrangement. Copyright 2012 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved