Efficiency Decoration. GVI first issue with integral 'Territorial' top bar. Reverse dated (1945)

The integral top bar complete with its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse, and is 'as issued'

Sold together with the Royal Mint plush lined leatherette case of issue. The inside silk panel with GVI Royal Mint logo

The Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) was introduced in 1930 - when it replaced the hitherto named 'Territorial Decoration'. Confusingly, in spite of the award being gazetted post 1930 as 'The Efficiency Decoration', many recipients wrongly - but commonly - continued to refer to the award as the 'Territorial Decoration'; and use the post-nominal abbreviated letters 'T.D.' after their names. The Efficiency Decoration continued to be awarded through to 1999, in which year it became obsolete

The basic qualifying award criteria for the award of the Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) to Territorial Army Officers, was 12 years service (with any war-service years counting double)

The territorial decoration with bright unblemished gilding

A pristine example of a scarce war-time issue Territorial Decoration

Condition: EF

Code: 23596