Naval General Service Medal 1953-62

Obverse: Short bust of Queen Elizabeth II, crowned (R) Legend: "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D." Reverse: Britannia in a helmet, a trident in her right and a shield in her left hand, standing in a sea-car drawn by two horses. Inscription on edge: "RM.16132 R.G.R.COLLINS. MNE. R.M." Fitted on a brooch bar as worn and white ribbon with rose-coloured edges divided by two narrow stripes of the same colour. Bar: "ARABIAN PENINSULAR".

Object Details

ID: MED0463
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Winser, Margaret
Date made: circa 1956
People: Queen Elizabeth II; Collins, R.G.R.fl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 37 mm