Netherlands, Kingdom. A Royal Navy Long Service Medal, Silver Grade Reduced Version For Ncos, C.1900 GTRexclude inscribed in blue ink "Bethanl

inscribed in blue ink "Bethanl (sic) Green Hospital / Sgt J

A First Class Faithful Service Cross - First Class - In silvered/gilded bronze

designating the wearer to be an enlisted man

surmounted by a crown suspension with white enamelled tips and white

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Royal Navy Long Service Medal, Silver Grade Reduced Version For Ncos, C.1900 GTRexclude inscribed in blue ink "Bethanl(Koninklijke Marine Medaille voor Trouwe Dienst). Instituted in 1845. In silver, measuring 27 mm in diameter, scattered tarnishing, light contact, replacement ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Dutch Royal Navy Long Service Medal was issued in three grades: Gold, Silver and Bronze, the larger sizes (35 mm) in the latter two grades intended for Officers, the small sizes (27 mm) in the latter two grades intended for NCOs.