Historical information

The medal was awarded to junior missionary collectors for collecting over £5 for the missionary work of the church during a year.
The first year this was achieved the medal was awarded and in subsequent years a bar was awarded. After 10 years a long service badge was also given.
The practice started in 1904 with the Wesleyan Methodists by a man called Stanley Sowton so £5 was a large amount in those days.

Physical description

Bronze Maltese cross Junior Methodist Church Distinguished Service Order medal on a dark blue and brown grosgrain ribbon. The ribbon has a metal bar and smaller Maltese cross on it.

Inscriptions & markings

On the large cross: "JMC DSO" "FOR ZEAL FOR CHRIST", on small cross: "JMC DSO" "FOR ZEAL FOR CHRIST" "10 YEARS", on bar: "1956"