Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1830)
| Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1830) | |
|---|---|
Medal to RICHARD SPARLING, Serjeant Royal Marines, H.M.S. VESTAL, 22 Years | |
| Type | Military long service medal |
| Awarded for | Selected ratings after 21 years service and good conduct |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and King of Hanover |
| Eligibility | Naval ratings |
| Status | Discontinued in 1847 |
| Established | 14 August 1831 |
| First award | 20 November 1830 |
| Final award | 27 November 1847 |
| Total | Approximately 740 |
Ribbon Bar | |
| Order of wear | |
| Next (higher) | Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Military) |
| Equivalent | Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1848) |
| Next (lower) | Medal for Meritorious Service (Royal Navy 1918-1928) |
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The Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1830) of the United Kingdom was introduced in 1830 and ratified by King William IV in 1831. It could only be awarded to selected Navy ratings after altogether 21 years of service and good conduct. The medal remained in use until 1847, when it was replaced by the Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1848).