Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal

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SAF Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
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Medal and ribbon
TypeMedal
Awarded for20 years service
Presented byFlag of Singapore.svg  Singapore
EligibilityMembers of the Singapore Armed Forces
Clasps 'Thirty Year'
StatusActive
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Ribbon with 30 year clasp
Precedence
Next (higher) Long Service Medal (Military)
Next (lower) Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal

The Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal is a decoration awarded to a member of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) (regardless of regular or NSmen status) who has completed 20 years of continuous service.

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A clasp is awarded for an additional 10 years of service, for a total of 30 years.

Description

Service medals

In the SAF, the medals for service are:

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