~ Edward VII Long Service and Good Conduct Medal of 2665 Sgt. E. Miller, Royal Fusiliers ~
The Edward VII Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was a British military decoration awarded to non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and enlisted personnel of the British Army and Royal Marines for long and meritorious service. It was issued during the reign of King Edward VII (1901–1910).
The medal comes with the picture of the seargeant dated on the back 1891.
The medal roll shows that the medal was awarded to him on 01.01.1909.
History & Background:
Originally introduced as the Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1830, under King William IV.
The Edward VII version was introduced in 1901 after he ascended the throne.
It was later succeeded by the George V version after Edward VII's death in 1910.
Eligibility & Criteria:
Awarded to soldiers and NCOs who had completed at least 18 years of exemplary service in the British Army or Royal Marines.
Recipients must have had a record of good conduct with no major disciplinary actions.
Design & Features:
Material: Silver
Obverse (Front): A left-facing effigy of King Edward VII, with the inscription “EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR” (Edward VII, King and Emperor).
Reverse (Back): The words “FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT” in four lines, enclosed within a wreath of laurel leaves.
Naming: Medals were officially impressed with the recipient's name, rank, and regiment along the rim.
Notable Facts:
The Edward VII version is rarer than later issues, as it was only awarded between 1901 and 1910.
Many recipients of the medal were long-serving professional soldiers rather than conscripts or short-term enlistees.
This medal was replaced in 1930 by the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and later by other long-service awards.
