| Place | Europe: Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM14832 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Netherlands |
| Date made | Unknown |
Netherlands Navy Long and Faithful Service Medal
Description
Netherlands Navy Long and Faithful Service Medal in bronze. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The royal cypher 'W' on a draped mantle surmounted by a crown. Reverse: The crowned arms of the Netherlands superimposed on crossed anchors, with 'VOOR TROUWE DIENST' (For faithful service) above and 'KONINKLIJKE MARINE' (Royal Navy) below. The medal is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a piece of 40 mm watered yellow/gold ribbon.
History / Summary
Instituted in 1845 for seamen. The medal was awarded in bronze for 12 years, silver for 24 years and gold for 35 years service. This medal is part of a collection assembled by the late Hon. Sir Thomas Hughes, Member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales. It was presented to the Memorial in memory of his son, Captain Roger Forrest Hughes, Australian Army Medical Corps, who died of wounds in France on 11 December 1916 and his grandson, Flying Officer Peter Roger Forrest Hughes, 12 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, who was killed on active service while flying in the Northern Territory on 3 October 1942.