- Time Period: Pre-WW1
- Year of Institution: 1908
- Country: Great Britain
The Territorial Force Efficiency Medal is a United Kingdom award for long service in the Territorial Force between 1908 and 1921.
It was established in 1908 following the enactment of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907, (7 Edw.7, c.9) which instigated a major re-organization of the old Volunteer Force and the remaining units of Militia and Yeomanry.
The medal was awarded to non-commissioned officers and men for a minimum of 12 years service in the Territorial Force, providing they attended 12 annual training camps. Previous service in other part-time forces, including the Volunteer Force could count, and war service counted double. Bars were awarded for further periods of 12 years.
The Territorial Force Efficiency Medal (1908) Design
The medal is oval, struck in silver and measures 38 millimeters (1.5 inches) high and 31 millimeters (1.2 inches) wide.
The obverse shows the bust of the reigning King in Field Marshall’s uniform, facing left. Originally Edward VII was shown, with the legend, “EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR“. In 1911 the image was changed to that of George V, the legend reading “GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:“.
The reverse has a raised rim and bears the inscription “TERRITORIAL FORCE EFFICIENCY MEDAL” on four lines.
The ribbon is 32 millimeters (1.26 inches) wide and originally plain dark green with a central yellow stripe. In December 1919 was changed to plain dark green with yellow edges. For members of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) the ribbon is half blue, half scarlet with yellow edges.
The recipient’s service number, rank, name, and unit were impressed on the edge of the medal. The medal hangs from a ring suspension, attached to the medal by a claw fixing.
Notes
This entry was updated on 21 March 2023. The medal image was replaced to show the effigy of George V. Thank you David Wilcock for this information.
