Meritorious Service Medal 1916-17 Multiple Ribbon Bar accompanied by a lion symbolising

accompanied by a lion symbolising British strength and victory

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Meritorious Service Medal 1916-17 Multiple Ribbon Bar accompanied by a lion symbolisingThe Meritorious Service Medal was instituted on 19 December 1845 for the British Army, to recognise meritorious service by non commissioned officers. Recipients were also granted an annuity, the amount of which was based on rank. During 1916 1919, army NCOs could be awarded the medal immediately for meritorious service in the field. They could also be awarded the medal for acts of non combat gallantry.