Imperial Service Medal (ERII, 1953-1954 Type) in Case, William Calcutt

Original Imperial Service Medal (ISM) issued during the first year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (1953-1954), awarded in recognition of 25 or more years of long and faithful service within the British Civil Service. This medal represents one of the highest accolades for non-military public servants throughout the United Kingdom and former territories of the British Empire.

The medal is struck in sterling silver, with the obverse displaying the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscription “ELIZABETH II D: G: BR: OMN: REGINA F.D.”. The reverse bears the image of a naked man resting from his labours with the inscription “For Faithful Service”

It is suspended from the traditional crimson ribbon with a central navy blue stripe and comes complete in its Royal Mint dark blue presentation case, lined with satin and velvet, and bearing the Royal Arms on the lid.

Named: William Calcutt

Condition: Excellent