Singapore National Cadet Corps (NCC) Medals

For the next few posts in this blog, I would like to write about some of the lesser known official Singapore medals. Some of these medals were obsolete, while others are still being awarded. The 1^st two medals are the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Service Medal and the Long Service Medal. The medals were instituted on 11 Nov 1977, almost 30 years ago.

For the NCC Service Medal, it may be awarded to any officer in recognition of his good and efficient service in the Corps; who, on or after 1 Jan 1978, has completed 5 years’ continuous service or periods of service amounting in the aggregate to not less than 5 years. The Medal is bronze, 35mm in diameter, the obverse depicted the coat of arms of the Ministry of Education, and the reverse depicted the words “NATIONAL CADET CORPS” and “FOR SERVICE” within the laurel. The design of the ribbon is as depicted in the picture.

For the NCC Long Service Medal, it may be awarded to any officer in recognition of his good and dedicated service in the Corps; and in this case for 12 years’ service. A Clasp may be awarded for each further 6 year period of qualifying service; and for each Clasp awarded, a small silver star may be added to the ribbon. The Medal is silver, 35mm in diameter, the obverse is similar to the Service Medal, and the reverse depicted the words “FOR LONG SERVICE”. The design of the ribbon is as depicted in the picture.