Canadian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

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The Canadian Long Service Good Conduct Medal, is a military long service medal. Authorized in Canada in 1932, it was issued to Permanent Force Army and permanent RCAF members who joined prior to 1 September 1939 in recognition of 18 year of service. The ranks eligible included Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers (NCOs) and non-commissioned members.[1]

It replaced the Colonial Permanent Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. It was itself replaced by the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) which was introduced in 1951 for those enrolled after 1 September 1939 and was open to officers.[2]

Description

A circular, silver medal, 36-mm in diameter.

Bars

A bar was awarded for 18 additional years service.[3]

Obverse

On the obverse:

King George V: A crowned effigy, in robes, facing left and the legend:GEORGIVS.V.D.G.BRITT.OMN REX.ET.INDIAE.IMP.
King George VI: A crowned effigy, facing left with two legends:
1937 – 1948: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:
1948 – 1952: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:
Queen Elizabeth II:A crowned effigy, facing right, and the legend:ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Reverse

The reverse shows the inscription: FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT in four lines in large letters.

Ribbon

The crimson ribbon is 32-mm wide, with 4-mm wide white edges.

Mounting

A solid bar with the word CANADA on it is welded to the top of scroll arms, which, in turn, are attached to the medal by a single-toe claw.

Dates

This medal is awarded for service between when it was authorized in Canada in 1932 to members who joined prior to 1 September 1939.

Naming

The recipient's rank, initials and surname are engraved around the edge.

Issued

The number of medals awarded to Canadians, by reign, was as follows:

King George V - 700
King George VI - 1,250
Queen Elizabeth II - 250
first bars (1944-49) - 32
second bars - 2

References and Notes

  1. ↑ Officers with 12 years in the ranks could be awarded this medal. Permanent Force Officers did not receive Long Service Medals or Decorations until the Canadian Forces Decoration came into being.
  2. ↑ Information on this page is from Canadian Orders Decorations and Medals 6
  3. ↑ Authorized 26 August 1944