Long Service Medal
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| Long Service Medal | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Awarded for | faithful and honorable service in the AFP for 20 or more years. |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
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| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
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| Next (higher) | Presidential Unit Citation (Philippines),Annual Efficiency "E" Award for Naval Vessels |
| Next (lower) | United Nations Campaign Medal |
 Service Ribbon |
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This is awarded to military personnel of the AFP by the Chief of Staff, AFP, and Major Service Commanders.[1] To earn this award, a military person must have completed 20 years of faithful and honorable service with the AFP[1] and for each additional five (5) years, one bronze star shall affixed to the ribbon.[1]
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[edit] Design
[edit] Medal
The medal is a rectangular form of a cross with a cut out relief of the Republic of the Philippines coat of arms in the center.[1] The coat of arms is bordered in a gold.[1] Below the seal is a scroll where the words "Republic of the Philippines" are written.[1] The cross supporting the RP seal represents the services rendered by the individual to the country.[1] The medal is in a cross pattée design on the background.[1] The cross is a tinted black.[1] It is bordered in a silver.[1]
[edit] Ribbon
The service ribbon is all red in color.[1] It has no stripe on it, like most of the other designs in the Philippines.[1] The design is such that it is noticed as being the ribon for the Long Service Medal.[1] The ribbon that is attached to the medal is tinted in a red colour that is the same as the ribbon that is used in an undress.[1] The ribbon on the medal is attached by a golden ring which is attached to a golden clasp which connects with the medal.[1]
