Long Service Medal
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| Long Service Medal | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Awarded for | faithful and honorable service in the AFP for 20 or more years. |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The medal is a rectangular form of a cross with a cut out relief of the Republic of the Philippines in the center. Below the seal is a scroll where the words "Republic of the Philippines" are written.
The cross supporting the RP seal represents the services rendered by the individual to the country. The service ribbon is red in color. |
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| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Presidential Unit Citation (Philippines),Annual Efficiency "E" Award for Naval Vessels |
| Next (lower) | United Nations Campaign Medal |
 Service Ribbon |
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This is awarded to military personnel of the AFP by the Chief of Staff, AFP, and Major Service Commanders.
To earn this award, a military person must have completed 20 years of faithful and honorable service with the AFP and for each additional five (5) years, one bronze star shall affixed to the ribbon.
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