Silver ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with NEAR EAST clasp for Operation Musketeer - Suez Crisis 1956

Here on offer is a fine example of a ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with a NEAR EAST clasp issued for Operation Musketeer, Suez Crisis 1956

It is named to D.P. CASTLE who served in the Royal Navy as an able seaman.

Awarded for service in support of ‘Operation Musketeer’, a conflict often referred to as the ‘Suez Crisis’ that took place between 31st October to 22nd December 1956.

The circular medal and swivel mount are made of sterling silver, as is the clasp that surmount it.

History

The Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 was a British Empire campaign medal presented to those who participated in naval operations for which no other separate medal was intended. The medal was instituted in 1915 and was the naval equivalent to the General Service Medal 1918-1962.

As is the case with other general service medals, the Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 was always issued with a clasp denoting the area of operations. Subsequent service is recognised by the award of further clasps to be worn on the original medal.

Description

The medal is circular, 36mm in diameter and struck in silver. The obverse of this medal bears the image of the Tudor Crowned bust of Elizabeth II, surrounded by the words:

ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.

The reverse depicts an image of ‘Britannia' in a chariot pulled by two sea-horses.


The edge is officially impressed in plain block capitals with:

D/JX. 923503 D.P. CASTLE A.B. R.N.

The D/JX relates to a seaman from the Devonport Port Division who signed up for long service (12 years plus optional 10 years to qualify for pension).

A.B. R.N. relates to the role of Able Seaman in the Royal Navy.

It is suspended on its original section of red and white striped ribbon, that is stitched together and has a pin clasp stitched on the reverse at the top.

It is fitted with an original silver clasp for:

NEAR EAST.

The medal itself in in excellent condition with a clean polished finish with some light surface scratches.

The medal measures 1.4” (3.6cm) diameter and weighs 44g with the clasp and ribbon.

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Code: 51960