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medal, order

On display
human history
  • Other Name

    Imperial Service Medal (ISM) (descriptive name)

    Edward Hough (associated name)

  • Description

    Imperial Service Medal (ISM)

    Awarded to Edward Hough on 30th May 1930.

    circular silver medal; 33mm diameter; ring suspension; with ribbon

    obverse: bust of King George V facing left; legend around: GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:

    reverse: a finely sculptured male figure gazing out across the sea towards the setting sun (symbolising rest after labour); inscription in exergue: FOR / FAITHFUL / SERVICE

    markings: medallist's initials below king's head: B.M

    ribbon: crimson with central blue stripe; 38mm wide

    named on edge: EDWARD HOUGH

  • Place
    [United Kingdom]
  • Accession Number
    1962.134
  • Accession Date
    1962
  • Other Id

    N0980 (numismatics)

    N1263 (numismatics)

  • Department

    History

    War History

  • Display Room

    Pou Maumahara

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  • medal, order, 1962.134, N0980, N1263, Photographed by Dani Lucas , digital, 02 Nov 2016, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • medal, order, 1962.134, N0980, N1263, Photographed by Dani Lucas , digital, 02 Nov 2016, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • medal, order, 1962.134, N0980, N1263, Photographed by Dani Lucas , digital, 02 Nov 2016, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • medal, order, 1962.134, N0980, N1263, Photographed by Dani Lucas , digital, 02 Nov 2016, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • medal, order, 1962.134, N0980, N1263, Photographed by Dani Lucas , digital, 02 Nov 2016, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • medal, order, 1962.134, N0980, N1263, Photographed by Dani Lucas , digital, 02 Nov 2016, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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