The Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Long Service Medal was an award of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service. The medal recognized 12 years of service, with bars being awarded for 12 subsequent years of service.

Appearance

The medal is 36 mm in diameter and made of

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. The

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depicts the crowned effigy of

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. Around the edge are the words in relief ''ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F·D''. The reverse bears an anchor surmounted by a

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surrounded by a wreath. Around the edge are the words in relief ''ROYAL NAVAL AUXILIARY SERVICE LONG SERVICE''. Recipient's names are impressed upon the edge of the medal in capital letters. The medal is suspended from a dark blue ribbon with a narrow central green stripe. Near the edges are narrow green stripes bordered in white.

References

{{Efficiency and long service decorations and medals Civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom Long and Meritorious Service Medals of Britain and the Commonwealth