Queen Victoria Medal Long Service Volunteer Force Silver 1894-1901

Description: Queen Victoria Medal Long Service Volunteer Force. Struck in silver and retains excellent detail. Please view our gallery to make your own judgement as to condition. Please note that it lacks the ribbon. Measures 36mm and has no monogram on edge which is uncommon. Per OnlineMetals: History The Volunteer Long Service Medal was instituted in 1894. The medal was presented for long service and was awarded to non-commissioned officers and men who had completed a minimum of 20 years’ service in the Volunteer Force. The medal was subsequently extended to members of the Volunteer Forces of India and the colonies in 1898. Officers could be eligible on account of any previous non-commissioned service. The medal was superseded by the Territorial Force Efficiency Medal upon the formation of the Territorial Force in 1908... Description The medal is circular, 36mm in diameter and was struck in silver. The obverse of this medal bears the effigy of the reigning monarch at the time that the medal was issued and a corresponding inscription. This is summarised in the table below:- MonarchIssue & TypeObverse Style & InscriptionDatesVictoria1V:R 1An effigy of the Queen wearing a crown and veil, facing leftVICTORIA REGINA1894 - 1901 Per MedalBook online:The Volunteer Long Service Medal was established by Queen Victoria in 1894. The Medal is generally issued named, however unnamed versions are known. While the selling history does not show much feedback yet, please know that I have sold thousands of items through e-Bay with 100% positive feedback. I've started this new venue strictly for bookkeeping purposes since the goods listed here belong to a relative and not myself. If you'd like to view my personal active site, please search for Goldzinger.

Price: 55.75 USD

Location: Torrance, California

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