Royal Navy Long Service Miniature Medal GV Admirals Uniform FS Mount Only When the ribbon alone is

When the ribbon alone is worn a further replica in miniature is added

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Instituted in 1917 and sometimes erroneously referred to as the Mons Star

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Distinguished Service Cross (for exemplary gallantry at sea) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

round head breastplate

Royal Navy Long Service Miniature Medal GV Admirals Uniform FS Mount Only When the ribbon alone isInstituted 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