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 a 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 gover ...
. 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 – Beginning in 1836
Lloyd's of London
Lloyd's of London, generally known simply as Lloyd's, is a 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 gover ...
began to issue medals for saving life at sea;
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Lloyd's Medal for Meritorious Service – 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 – introduced in 1940
These awards are occasionally still bestowed.
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Civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom