{"product_id":"royal-navy-long-service-good-conduct-medal-edward-vii","title":"Royal Navy Long Service \u0026 Good Conduct Medal (Edward VII)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was awarded to ratings of the Royal Navy in recognition of long and exemplary service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Edward VII version of the medal features the portrait of King Edward VII and was awarded during his reign between 1901 and 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal formed part of a long-standing tradition within the Royal Navy of recognising personnel who completed lengthy periods of service while maintaining an exemplary disciplinary record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the Edward VII issue is highly sought after by collectors of naval medals, Edwardian military awards and Royal Navy memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur high-quality replica faithfully reproduces the appearance of the original medal and is ideal for collecting, display, replacement or educational purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Navy Long Service \u0026amp; Good Conduct Medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdward VII issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull size medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect ribbon colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for display and mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent naval history gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish military heritage item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedal Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the crowned effigy of King Edward VII facing left with the surrounding inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse depicts the historic sailing warship HMS Victory encircled by the inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic design became synonymous with Royal Navy long service awards and remained a defining feature of the medal series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRibbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal is suspended from the traditional Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct ribbon featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark navy blue centre stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite outer stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbon has remained one of the most recognisable within British naval awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEligibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the reign of Edward VII, the medal was awarded to Royal Navy ratings who completed the required qualifying period of service while maintaining an exemplary conduct record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEligibility requirements evolved over time, but the award consistently recognised:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong naval service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExemplary conduct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood disciplinary record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal was not normally awarded to commissioned officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal traces its origins to the reign of William IV and remains one of Britain's oldest continuously awarded service medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Edward VII version was issued during a period of rapid naval modernisation, as the Royal Navy transitioned from the Victorian era towards the Dreadnought age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipients served during a time when Britain maintained the world's largest navy and protected trade routes across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho was eligible for the Edward VII Navy LSGC Medal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal was awarded to Royal Navy ratings who completed the qualifying service period while maintaining exemplary conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat years was this medal awarded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version was awarded during the reign of King Edward VII between 1901 and 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat ship appears on the reverse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features HMS Victory, Admiral Nelson's famous flagship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an original medal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a high-quality replica suitable for collecting, display and educational purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Navy Long Service \u0026amp; 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