FOR WAR SERVICE
MERCANTILE MARINE s MEDAL.
During the war the men of the mercantile marine rendered magnificent service, and this, work has been 'recognised by the issue of. special mercantile marine medals. For. some time now the authorities have been issuing- tho ribbons, but as yet no medals have come-to,'hand, but as they are now being-distributed in Australia, it is probable they will arrive in New Zealand . shortly. ,The . mercantile . marine medal isof'bronze, with the King's head on one side, and on the other a steamer going- full steam' ahead. Beneath the vessel'aro, the-words:—■■■■.■.■ .
'•For ■ War ,' Servioe^Meroantile Marine, •1914-1918." ■ . / -..-
The riband is rod, white, and .greeD, the colours being arranged vertically liko. the navigation lights of a merchant vessel under,way. This !is ,the first decoration specially awarded to the 'mercantile marine. Tho Transport Medal, given for service in tho South African and China wars of 1900 and 1902, was awarded only to officers serving under special ongagpmonts on troopships.
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Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 35, 10 August 1921, Page 6
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160FOR WAR SERVICE Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 35, 10 August 1921, Page 6
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