Royal Observer Corps Long Service Medal category_general service it was backdated to recognise

it was backdated to recognise acts from the outbreak of the First World War

Whether purchased as a family memorial

the Military Division of the Order comprises five classes: Knights and Dames Grand Cross (GBE)

ribbon bars and other military keepsakes

Our replica example features the original style suspension as issued although many recipients changed them to ornate silver suspesnions

Royal Observer Corps Long Service Medal category_general service it was backdated to recogniseThe Royal Observer Corps Long Service Medal. This version issued from 1953 when the Queen's titles changed. Although originally instituted in 1950, no awards of the medal were made until 1953. It was awarded to part time officers and observers who had completed 12 years service and full time officers and observers who had completed 24 years service. Bars were awarded for each additional period of 12 years. The ribbon represents the pale blue of the