The Lloyd's Medal may refer to one of four separate awards bestowed by
Lloyd's of London
Lloyd's of London, generally known simply as Lloyd's, is an insurance and reinsurance market located in London, England. Unlike most of its competitors in the industry, it is not an insurance company; rather, Lloyd's is a corporate body gov ...
. The number of different medal types that have been awarded by Lloyd's is multiplied because there are variations within each of the four types:
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Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life at Sea
Lloyd's of London, generally known simply as Lloyd's, is an insurance and reinsurance market located in London, England. Unlike most of its competitors in the industry, it is not an insurance company; rather, Lloyd's is a corporate body gov ...
– Beginning in 1836
Lloyd's of London
Lloyd's of London, generally known simply as Lloyd's, is an insurance and reinsurance market located in London, England. Unlike most of its competitors in the industry, it is not an insurance company; rather, Lloyd's is a corporate body gov ...
began to issue medals for saving life at sea;
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Lloyd's Medal for Meritorious Service
Lloyd's of London, generally known simply as Lloyd's, is an insurance and reinsurance market located in London, England. Unlike most of its competitors in the industry, it is not an insurance company; rather, Lloyd's is a corporate body gov ...
– this medal was introduced in 1893
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Lloyd's Medal for Services to Lloyds – this medal was introduced in 1913 for services to the firm.
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Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea
The Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea is one of the four Lloyd's Medal types bestowed by Lloyd's of London. In 1939, with the coming of the Second World War, Lloyd's set up a committee to find means of honouring seafarers who performed acts of e ...
– introduced in 1940
These awards are occasionally still bestowed.
References
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Civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom