The Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is awarded to recognise 15 years of exemplary service by non-commissioned officers and airmen of the Royal Air Force. The Elizabeth II version, issued from 1952 onwards, bears the Queen’s effigy on the obverse and continues the tradition of acknowledging loyalty, dedication, and discipline within the service.
Awarded to non-commissioned officers and airmen who have completed a minimum of 15 years of service with an unblemished record. Wartime service, where applicable, was counted as double towards the qualifying period. The award could be forfeited for disciplinary reasons.
The circular silver medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse with the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.. The reverse depicts the Royal Air Force eagle in flight beneath a Tudor Crown, surrounded by the inscription FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT. The medal is suspended from an ornate scroll-type suspender.
The ribbon is dark blue with a central crimson stripe flanked by narrow white edges, representing the colours of the Royal Air Force and the values of service and discipline.
SPECIFICATIONS:If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
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