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George Cross
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The George Cross is the highest British award for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. In the British honours system, the GC, since its introduction in 1940, has bee
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The George Cross awarded to Malta (National War Museum, Malta)
The George Cross awarded to Malta (National War Museum, Malta)
Memorial to Australian recipients, George Cross Park, Canberra
Memorial to Australian recipients, George Cross Park, Canberra
George Medal
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The George Medal, instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI, is a decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, awarded for gallantry, typically by civilians, or in circumstances where mi
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…courage. The existing awards open to civilians were not judged suitable to meet the new situation, therefore it was decided to institute the GC and the George Medal (GM) to recognise civilian gallantry in the face of enemy action, and brave deeds more generally. Announcing the new award, the King said…
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Obverse and reverse of the original medal, reflecting the then reigning monarch King George VI
Obverse and reverse of the original medal, reflecting the then reigning monarch King George VI
George Medal obverse
George Medal obverse
George VI, 1948 to 1952. Inscribed GEORGIVS VI DEI: GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:
George VI, 1948 to 1952. Inscribed GEORGIVS VI DEI: GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: