Imperial Service Medal, G.V.R., Star issue (George L. Long)
Imperial Service Medal, George V issue, Early Star shape award 1912.
The Imperial Service Medal, instituted on 8th August 1902 was first awarded as this 7 sides star shape, alongside the higher grade Imperial Service Order.
This is an early issue, circa 1912-1919. The new small round medal was later adopted in 1920.
A Civil Servant would be awarded the medal for 25 years of Loyal and Meritorious Service to the Crown upon retirement.
