Volunteer Reserves Service Medal (King Charles III) miniature medal, an example of the British long-service decoration awarded in recognition of efficient and dedicated service in the United Kingdom’s Volunteer Reserve Forces.
The Volunteer Reserves Service Medal (VRSM) was instituted in 1999 to recognise long and efficient service by members of the Volunteer Reserves across all three branches of the British Armed Forces. It replaced several earlier reserve long-service awards, including the Efficiency Decoration and the Reserve Forces Decoration, creating a single award for qualifying reserve personnel.
This miniature medal bears the effigy of Charles III, identifying it as the current King’s Crown issue introduced following his accession in 2022. Miniature medals of this type are worn on mess dress and other formal military occasions alongside full-size decorations, faithfully reproducing the design of the original award in a reduced scale.
The Volunteer Reserves Service Medal is awarded to officers and other ranks of the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Marines Reserve, Army Reserve, and Royal Auxiliary Air Force who complete the required period of efficient service. Clasps may be awarded for additional qualifying periods of service, recognising continued commitment to the Reserve Forces.
Miniature medals are an essential component of formal military dress and are equally popular with collectors, veterans, and serving personnel. King’s Crown examples are among the newest issues of British honours and mark the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the United Kingdom honours system.
Manufactured in silver-plated metal and suspended from its correct miniature ribbon, this example represents an attractive and contemporary piece of British military insignia.
Condition
New condition, with crisp detailing and a well-preserved finish.
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