Date Instituted: 1902.

Description: Eight pointed star with the top point being covered by the royal crown. In the centre is a circular plaque with the royal cypher surrounded by the words 'FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE'. Those awared to female recpients had a circular laurel wreath instead of the star.

Metal: Silver and gold.

Size: 61mm high and 55mm wide.

Bars: Non authorised for this medal.

Ribbon: Crimson with a broad central blue stripe.

Naming: Issued un-named

Comments: This medal was awarded to Administrative and Clerical grades of the civil service for 25 years service at home, 20 years and 6 months in India or 16 years in the tropics. The last award in the UK was made in 1995 but later awards in the Commonwealth have continued.

Further Reading:

• Nil.