United Kingdom: Meritorious Service Medal
Ribbon: Originally plain maroon, white edges were added in 1916, and a narrow white central stripe in 1917.
Instituted: 19 December 1845.
Awarded: To Warrant Officers and senior NCOs of the Army for long and meritorious service. From 1977 it could be awarded to members of any of the Armed Forces.
| Victoria Type 1 |
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| Victoria Type 2 |
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| Victoria Type 3 |
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| Edward VII | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| George V Type 1 |
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| George V Type 2 |
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| George VI Type 1 |
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| George VI Type 2 |
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| Elizabeth II | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Charles III | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
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Page last updated: 28 March 2025