Silver and Bronze For Faithful Service Named Examples
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Total: Two Imperial Service Medals
• Period: Edward VII and George V
• One silver grade and one bronze grade
• Both original ribbon mounted
Medal 1 – Imperial Service Medal Silver Grade George V
Key Information:
• Grade: Silver star
• Monarch: George V
• Named: FREDERICK W. SNODGRASS
• Dimensions: approx. 61.65 x 56.20 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription: FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE
Translation: For Faithful Service
Center: Royal cypher G V R VII surmounted by crown with blue enamel
Reverse: Engraved naming FREDERICK W. SNODGRASS
Condition:
• Official engraved naming
• Strong blue enamel center
• Attractive silver patina
• Ribbon present with light wear
• Reverse brooch bar maker marked ELKINGTON 22 REGENT ST SW
• Suspension intact
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Medal 2 – Imperial Service Medal Bronze Grade Edward VII
Key Information:
• Grade: Bronze star
• Monarch: Edward VII
• Inscription: PRESENTED BY H.M. KING EDWARD VII JAN. 19TH 1904 W.H. MILLS
• Dimensions: approx. 61.60 x 56.20 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription: FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE
Translation: For Faithful Service
Center: Royal cypher ER VII surmounted by crown with blue enamel
Reverse inscription: PRESENTED BY H.M. KING EDWARD VII JAN. 19TH 1904 W.H. MILLS
Translation: Presented by His Majesty King Edward VII January 19th 1904
Condition:
• Engraved presentation inscription
• Even aged bronze patina
• Blue enamel intact
• Ribbon present with wear and fraying
• Suspension intact
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Imperial Service Medal was awarded for long and faithful civil service to the Crown. The Edward VII examples represent early presentation issues, while George V silver grade awards reflect continued recognition of distinguished service.
Named and presentation-inscribed examples are especially desirable among collectors of British civil and imperial awards.
Summary:
A desirable pair of Imperial Service Medals including a silver George V example named to Frederick W. Snodgrass and an earlier Edward VII bronze presentation example to W.H. Mills dated 1904.
A strong and historically significant British award pair suitable for advanced collectors.