Edward VII 1902-1910 Imperial Service Star type Medal to George C. Hillman
Unresearched
Imperial Service Medal, Edward VII 1902-1910, Early Star shape award 1902.
GVF
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.