“Long Service Recognised by the Crown”
- Awarded
the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal
- Medal
bears the effigy of King George V (1910 - 1936)
- Requires
20+ years of efficient service
- Rare
honour for a local Asian volunteer
King George V Medal (Obverse and Reverse) Awarded for long service in the Colonial Auxiliary Forces, this silver medal bears the profile of King George V on the obverse and the inscription “For Long Service in the Colonial Auxiliary Forces” on the reverse. Suspended from a green ribbon with silver clasp, the medal reflects Tan Piah Eng’s decades of voluntary military commitment in colonial Singapore.
Date: Circa 1930s
Material: Silver, silk ribbon
Dimensions: Standard issue format
Provenance: Private family collection, Singapore
This medal awarded to Tan Piah Eng was a symbol of loyalty, discipline, and exceptional service. It anchors his military career in a tangible, prestigious artefact and stands as a testament to his enduring civic and military dedication - a tangible link between personal service and the broader colonial history of Singapore.
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