BERMUDA

Paul, thanks for the info. Guess I'll ahve to be happy with a nice pair to my favorite ship.

RN LSM PAIR: I am am avid collector of badges, buttons, insignia, medal,s patches and flashes associated with Bermuda. I recently purchased a pair of medals, via eBay, from a seller in South Africa. The pair consists of: NGS with BAR "NEAR EAST" P/SMX. 789917 T.N.WAKEFIELD. C.P.O. CK. (O). R.N. RN LSM - QiiR ISSUE MX. 789917 T.N.WAKEFIELD. C.P.O. CK.(O). H.M.S. BERMUDA Is their anyway to research the medal recipient, are his service records avaialble? Also, is there any way to tell if other medals are missing from the group? Research on my part indcates the following" HMS Bermuda was decomissioned in mid-1962 The NGS medal with Near East Bar was awarded fro service in 1956. The RN LSM is awarded for 15 years service. Using the above info, my calculations indicate the lastest Wakefield could have entered the service was 1947 and still receive a LSM while assigned to HMS Bermuda. I get the distinct feeling additional medals should be with this pair.

RCMP LONG SERVICE AWARDS for CIVILIAN MEMBERS: An RCMP Long Service Award System was created in 1981 to recognize long and faithful service of RCMP Civilian Members. It consisted of a series of Service Badges and Certificates to recognize 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years service. In 1992 the Award System was amended with the creation of the Civilian Member Long Service Medallion, which is awarded for 20 years service. The medalion is made of sterling silver, is 2.2 inches (56mm) in diameter, and issued in a fitted case with the RCMP Badge on the lid.

RCMP LONG SERVICE and GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS: Type 6 - Queen Elizabeth II - Number issued is unknown The Type 6 medal with French language reverse was introudced in1989.

RCMP LONG SERVICE and GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS: Type 5 - Queen Elizabeth II - 10,334 issued through 1993. The Garter Principal King of Arms, London, granted a new badge to the RCMP in 1952. The new badge was slowly phased into service as existing stock was issued and used. For example, new design collar badges were first issued in 1957, with revised cap badges following in 1958. The Type 5 LSM with the new badge on the reverse was first awarded in 1967, and is still awarded.

OOPS, forgot to attache Type 3 picture

RCMP LONG SERVICE and GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS Type 4 - Queen Elizabeth II - 482 Issued Old RCMP Badge with King's Crown Reverse

RCMP LONG SERVICE and GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS: TYPE 3 - King George VI - 329 Issued Post-Indian independance (1947) inscription: GEORGIVIS VI DEI GRATIA REX

RCMP LONG SERVICE and GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS: TYPE 2 - King George VI - 384 Issued Inscription: GEORGIVIS VI REX ET IND. IMP.

RCMP LONG SERVICE and GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS: The RCMP LSM was instituted by Order-in-Council, 14 January 1933. The Royal Warrant was signed by HM King George V and issued 6 March 1933. The first medals were awarded 1 January 1935. It is awarded for 20 years qualifying service. Each additional five years service is denoted by a bar with star, attached to the suspension ribbon. A bronze bar with one star denotes 25 years service, a silver bar with two stars = 30 years, a gold bar with three stars = 35 years, a gold bar with 4 stars = 40 years. There have been six distinct types / varieties issued todate. TYPE 1 - King Genorge V - 388 issued

RCMP ID BADGES: Somebody asked in an earlier posting about a current issue RCMP ID Badge. The attached picture depicts one. When a member retires, he is allowed to retain his ID Badge, but it is imbedded in a lucite block. There is no easy way to remove the badge from the lucite, so when one does, it usually damagages the blue enamel. Hope this helps.