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British award for civil servants From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Imperial Service Medal is a medal affiliated with the Imperial Service Order. The medal was established under the statutes of the Imperial Service Order, on 8 August 1902, by King Edward VII,[1] with the first awards appearing in the London Gazette in May 1903.[3] Recipients of this order are entitled to use the post-nominal letters 'ISM'.
Imperial Service Medal | |
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Awarded for | 25 years of meritorious service |
Presented by | Charles III |
Eligibility | Civil Servants of the United Kingdom, the Dominions, Colonies, Protectorates, and Overseas Territories. |
Post-nominals | ISM |
Established | 8 August 1902[1] |
Last awarded | 2024 Special Honours |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Polar Medal[2] |
Next (lower) | Indian Police Medal[2] |
It is presented upon retirement to selected civil servants, including those belonging to the lowest support and clerical branches,[4][5] who complete at least 25 years meritorious service. It is primarily an award to manual and industrial grades, including workers in H M Dockyards and, prior to 1969 when it moved from central government control, the Post Office.[6] Prison officers were eligible prior to the establishment in 2010 of the Prison Services Long Service Medal.[7] The minimum period of service was 20½ years in India prior to independence in 1947, and 16 years in unhealthy climates in other countries.[6]
When originally created the Imperial Service Medal was a seven-pointed star, or a laurel wreath for women, in the same pattern as the Imperial Service Order, but with the star or laurel in bronze.[8] In 1920 an amendment of the statutes changed the appearance of the medal to its current form: a circular silver medal, 32 mm (1.3 in) in diameter, bearing the effigy of the reigning sovereign on the obverse.[9] To date, here have been six versions:[10]
The reverse bears the image of a naked man resting from his labours[10] with the inscription "For Faithful Service".[9][11] The name of the recipient is impressed on the rim of the medal. Recipients are listed in the London Gazette.[12]
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