Lloyd's Medal
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The Lloyd's Medal may refer to one of four separate awards bestowed by Lloyd's of London
. 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:
These awards are occasionally still bestowed.
Lloyd's of London
Lloyd's, also known as Lloyd's of London, is a British insurance and reinsurance market. It serves as a partially mutualised marketplace where multiple financial backers, underwriters, or members, whether individuals or corporations, come together to pool and spread risk...
. 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:
- Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life at Sea - Beginning in 1836 Lloyd's of LondonLloyd's of LondonLloyd's, also known as Lloyd's of London, is a British insurance and reinsurance market. It serves as a partially mutualised marketplace where multiple financial backers, underwriters, or members, whether individuals or corporations, come together to pool and spread risk...
began to issue medals for saving life at sea; - Lloyd's Medal for Meritorious Service - this medal was introduced in 1893
- Lloyd's Medal for Services to Lloyds - this medal was introduced in 1913 for services to the firm.
- Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at SeaLloyd's War Medal for Bravery at SeaThe 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 World War II, Lloyd's set up a committee to find means of honouring seafarers who performed acts of exceptional courage at sea, and this resulted in the...
- introduced in 1940
These awards are occasionally still bestowed.