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British Royal Navy Naval Good Shooting Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the British Naval Good Shooting Medal, a historic Royal Navy decoration recognizing exceptional naval gunnery proficiency.
Historical Background
The Naval Good Shooting Medal was instituted in 1903 during the reign of King Edward VII. At the beginning of the twentieth century, accurate naval gunnery had become increasingly important as warships developed more powerful guns and longer engagement ranges.
The Royal Navy placed considerable emphasis on gunnery training, encouraging crews to achieve high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and discipline.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal recognized outstanding performance in naval gunnery competitions and practice. It was awarded to qualifying gun crews and personnel who demonstrated exceptional shooting proficiency under prescribed conditions.
The decoration reflects the importance of skilled naval gunnery in the years preceding the First World War.
Item Details
Country: United Kingdom
Service: Royal Navy
Decoration: Naval Good Shooting Medal
Established: 1903
Type: Naval proficiency decoration
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: BRI62
An interesting addition to a collection of British naval decorations, Royal Navy memorabilia, or historic Commonwealth medal ribbons.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
British Royal Navy Naval Good Shooting Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the British Naval Good Shooting Medal, a historic Royal Navy decoration recognizing exceptional naval gunnery proficiency.
Historical Background
The Naval Good Shooting Medal was instituted in 1903 during the reign of King Edward VII. At the beginning of the twentieth century, accurate naval gunnery had become increasingly important as warships developed more powerful guns and longer engagement ranges.
The Royal Navy placed considerable emphasis on gunnery training, encouraging crews to achieve high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and discipline.
Why It Was Awarded
The medal recognized outstanding performance in naval gunnery competitions and practice. It was awarded to qualifying gun crews and personnel who demonstrated exceptional shooting proficiency under prescribed conditions.
The decoration reflects the importance of skilled naval gunnery in the years preceding the First World War.
Item Details
Country: United Kingdom
Service: Royal Navy
Decoration: Naval Good Shooting Medal
Established: 1903
Type: Naval proficiency decoration
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: BRI62
An interesting addition to a collection of British naval decorations, Royal Navy memorabilia, or historic Commonwealth medal ribbons.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
