Defence Long Service Medal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military medal
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Navy
military personnel
military history
gptkbp:awardedBy gptkb:British_monarch
1930
ongoing
veterans
members of the armed forces
active and reserve forces
peacetime and wartime
dedicated service
long service
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:criteria 15 years of service
minimum service requirement
good conduct required
honorable service required
gptkbp:design circular medal
features the royal cypher
gptkbp:established 1930
gptkbp:hasCharacter additional service bars available
gptkbp:historicalSignificance recognizes dedication and commitment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Defence Long Service Medal
gptkbp:influencedBy historical military awards
gptkbp:inscription For Long Service
gptkbp:material silver
gptkbp:notableFeature distinctive ribbon design
various military personnel
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:British_honours_system
military tradition
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Long_Service_and_Good_Conduct_Medal
gptkbp:recognizes for long-term service
gptkbp:regulates governed_by_the_Ministry_of_Defence
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Queen's_Long_Service_and_Good_Conduct_Medal
military honors
service medals
military service recognition
gptkbp:ribbon dark blue with red and white stripes
gptkbp:sacraments awarded in formal ceremonies
gptkbp:size 38 mm diameter
gptkbp:successor Operational Service Medal
gptkbp:symbolizes commitment to service
gptkbp:type long service medal
gptkbp:weight approximately 30 grams