Statements (47)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
military medal
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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
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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
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gptkbp:hasCharacter |
additional service bars available
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
recognizes dedication and commitment
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Defence Long Service Medal
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gptkbp:influencedBy |
historical military awards
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gptkbp:inscription |
For Long Service
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gptkbp:material |
silver
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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
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gptkbp:recognizes |
for long-term service
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gptkbp:regulates |
governed_by_the_Ministry_of_Defence
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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
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gptkbp:sacraments |
awarded in formal ceremonies
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gptkbp:size |
38 mm diameter
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gptkbp:successor |
Operational Service Medal
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gptkbp:symbolizes |
commitment to service
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gptkbp:type |
long service medal
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gptkbp:weight |
approximately 30 grams
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