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	Gallantry Medals
		Whereas the "King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom" was intended to recognise acts of gallantry, this medal was intended to recognise less hazardous activities such as fund-raising for the Allied cause.
		The CGM was instituted in 1855 as a reward for gallantry for the Royal Navy.
		The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for the Royal Air Force is identical to the Royal Navy CGM, except the colour of the ribbon worn with the medal.
	www.stephen-stratford.co.uk /gallantry.htm (3135 words)

	DPMC - New Zealand Honours: Gallantry Awards
		The NZGM is a bronze medal bearing on the obverse (front) the effigy of The Queen.
		The design of the gallantry and bravery awards, except for the Victoria Cross for New Zealand, were inspired by the design of the original New Zealand Cross and is the work of the New Zealand Herald of Arms, Phillip O’Shea, CNZM, LVO.
		A holder of either a Gallantry or Bravery Award who performs a further act of gallantry or bravery worthy of the same level of award he or she already holds may be awarded a Bar to their award.
	www.dpmc.govt.nz /honours/overview/gallantry.html (909 words)

	ASAC Australia : Medals
		Medals are worn according to the Campaign period [left of centre, across to the left shoulder] with the first conferred being closest to the left of centre.
		The medals or ribbons of the medals are to be worn on the RIGHT breast and only when the person is in civilian clothes, they are NOT permitted to be worn on uniform under any circumstances.
		In this case the Riband of the new medal is to be worn in the appropriate order of procedure (Note that this means AFTER you have received official notice that you are entitled to the medal).
	www.asacaustralia.com /medals.htm (960 words)

	Conspicuous Gallantry Cross - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) is a British military decoration that was introduced in the 1993 review of the honours structure, replacing the Distinguished Service Order, the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
		The CGC is awarded "in recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy" performed by all ranks of the British armed services.
		Corporal Wayne Mills, 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, became the first recipient of the CGC in May 1995 for actions in Bosnia on 29 April 1994.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Conspicuous_Gallantry_Cross (162 words)

	It's an Honour - Honours - Awards - Imperial Awards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		It is the Air Force equivalent to the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal with a white ribbon with narrow dark blue edges used mainly for the Army and Navy.
		In 1933 steps were taken to better identify whether the medal had been given for gallantry or performance of duties with appropriate inscriptions added to the reverse of the medallion and a thin red line added to the centre of the medal ribbon when awarded for gallantry.
		This Medal was instituted in 1974 to recognize those who perform exemplary acts of bravery whether as a civilian or as a member of the military where military awards for gallantry are not available.
	www.itsanhonour.gov.au /honours/awards/imperial.cfm (5744 words)

	Conspicuous Gallantry Cross - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) is a second level military decoration of the United Kingdom armed forces.
		As part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the CGC replaced both the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Air and Naval) as second level awards to Other Ranks and ratings.
		Bars are awarded to the CGC in recognition of the performance of further acts of gallantry meriting the award.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Conspicuous_Gallantry_Cross (446 words)

	British Gallantry, Orders, and Campaign ribbons.
		Before 1943 this Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was awarded only to petty officers and men of the Royal Navy and non-commissioned officers and men of the Royal Marines "who might at any time distinguish themselves by acts of conspicuous gallantry in action with the enemy".
		Founded in March 1916, the Military Medal is awarded to non-commissioned officers and men of the Army "for individual and associated acts of bravery brought to notice by the recommendation of the Commander-in-Chief in the field".
		The Distinguished Flying Medal (D.F.M.), established on 3 June 1918, the same day as the D.F.C., was awarded to non-commissioned officers and men of the RAF in exactly the same circumstances as the Distinguished Flying Cross (D.F.C.) was awarded to officers.
	www.petergh.f2s.com /medals.htm (3323 words)

	medalsreasource
		The reverse of the medal is exactly the same as the front (pictured), except that the gold crown inside the laurels is replaced by the relevant royal cipher written in gold in scriptic font.
		The British Empire medal was awarded for the same reasons as the OBE and its sibling awards, and also for acts of bravery, although none have been awarded since 1993 in the U.K. for this reason.
		In the case of Dames, the medal is termed a "Badge" and features an elaborate court-mounted style where the medal is cushioned by the ribbon hanging down behind it, and is suspended from a bow made from the ribbon.
	medalsreasource.homestead.com /index2.html (4601 words)

	Gallantry Awards for the Merchant Navy
		These days official gallantry awards are classified as being in four levels that relate to the estimated risk of loss of life to the recipient, in attempting their gallant act(s): I being the highest level, and IV the lowest, and the following table adheres to this system.
		The Empire Gallantry Medal was revoked by Royal Warrant in favour of the George Cross on 24 September 1940.
		The above medal statistics illustrates their tremendous courage, audacity, and esprit de corps, during the Two World Wars of the Twentieth Century, and may be surprising to members of the general public, yet it is certain, due to the lack of a coherent gallantry award system, that many acts remain unrecognised officially.
	www.mightyseas.co.uk /articles/awards.htm (1750 words)

	MN Awards - Sea Gallentry
		These days official gallantry awards are classified as being in four levels that relate to the estimated risk of loss of life to the recipient, in attempting their gallant act(s): I being the highest level, and IV the lowest, and the following table of Second World War awards adheres to this system.
		The Empire Gallantry Medal was revoked by Royal Warrant in favour of the George Cross on 24 September 1940.
		The above medal statistics illustrates their tremendous courage, audacity, and esprit de corps, during the Two World Wars of the Twentieth Century, and may be surprising to members of the general public, yet it is certain, due to the lack of a coherent gallantry award system, that many acts remain unrecognised officially.
	www.gordonmumford.com /m-navy6a.htm (1688 words)

	About the Army (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This medal may be awarded to members of the SAF who have completed 12 years of continuous qualifying service in recognition of their long service and good conduct.
		This medal may be awarded to any member of the SAF who has shown exceptional efficiency, devotion to duty, or work of special significance, or who has demonstrated in the course of his work initiative, thoroughness and resourcefulness.
		This medal may be awarded to any member of the SAF who has distinguished himself/herself by a heroic act of courage and sacrifice, or for outstanding conduct and performance, and selfless devotion to the service over and above the call of duty.
	www.mindef.gov.sg /army/gen_medals.htm (433 words)

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		The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1874.
		It is the Naval counterpart of the British Army's Distinguished Conduct Medal, and is awarded to Petty Officers of the Navy and Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the Royal Marines who distinguish themselves by acts of conspicuous gallantry in action with the enemy.
		The Military Medal was instituted in 1916 by King George V. It is awarded to Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the Army for acts of bravery in the field, and is subject to the recommendation of the Commander-in-Chief.
	members.tripod.com /~marcin_w/index-decs.html (1879 words)

	Britain's WW2 Medals
		Instituted in August 1945 this medal was destined for award mainly to allied civilians or other foreigners to recognize their courage and risking torture or death in helping British service personnel to escape from the enemy or for other dangerous activities in the interest of the British or allied cause and which required exceptional courage.
		This silver medal was awarded to personnel of the Burma Armed Forces for conspicuous gallantry and instituted on 10 May 1940.
		This silver medal was authorized on 16 November 1943 and awarded to those members of the South African forces (indeed for all uniformed services of the country) who saw service in Africa before 13 May 1943, that being the day that Africa was declared to be free of enemy forces.
	users.skynet.be /hendrik/eng/39UK.html (1996 words)

	AUSTRALIAN HONOURS
		The Star of Gallantry shall be awarded only for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril.
		The Medal for Gallantry was established on 15 January 1991 to accord recognition to members of the Defence Force and certain other persons who perform acts of gallantry in action.
		The Medal for Gallantry shall be awarded only for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.
	www.bobbuick.com /medals/australian_military_gallantry_honours.htm (515 words)

	Welcome to the UFP Galaxy
		The highest decoration awarded by Starfleet Command and the United Federation of Planets, the President's Medal is awarded to Officers, Warrant Officer's and non-commissioned members of Starfleet for superior combat and non-combat services and devotion to duty whilst in service of the Federation.
		The third highest decoration awarded by Starfleet Command and the United Federation of Planets, the Starfleet Medal of Valor is awarded to individuals in peace or wartime for the actions beyond the call of duty.
		Awarded to members of Starfleet who distinguished themselves by gallantry and intrepidity in action, but not of a nature to justify the award of the Valor Cross, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.
	members.tripod.com /stfddss/bridge/medal.htm (836 words)

	NZDF Medals - The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
		The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) was instituted in 1855 as the Navy's equivalent to the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
		In 1993, the CGM was replaced in the United Kingdom by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.
		The CGM continued to be awarded in New Zealand until the introduction of New Zealand's own system of Gallantry and Bravery awards in 1999.
	medals.nzdf.mil.nz /category/i/i19.html (335 words)

	Medal Sequence : Information : RSL National HQ
		In essence, the wearing of forebear's medals on the right breast is a convention passed down over the years that is largely dictated by the occasion and (ideally) a measure of decorum fitting the event.
		War Medals (with certain exceptions) are worn on the left breast of the coat, or in a corresponding place on the dress, as the case may be.
		War medals (or Campaign medals) are worn in the order of the dates of Campaigns for which they have been conferred, the first obtained being farthest from the left shoulder.
	www.rsl.org.au /info/medals.html (1038 words)

	Medals of Singapore (IEPE)
		In special circumstances, the medal may be awarded to any person for his promotion of good relations between the SAF and the military force of his country.
		This medal -- also the Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Tentera) -- may be awarded to any member of the SAF who has distinguished himself by an heroic act of courage and sacrifice, or for outstanding conduct and performance, and selfless devotion to the service over and above the call of duty.
		The Efficiency Medal (Military) of Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera) may be awarded to any member of the SAF who has shown exceptional efficiency, devotion to duty, or work of special significance, or who has demonstrated in the course of his work initiative, thoroughness and resourcefulness.
	faculty.winthrop.edu /haynese/medals/singapore.html (409 words)

	Conspicuous Gallantry Medal… (MED1860) - National Maritime Museum
		The citation in the ‘London Gazette’ 19 September 1915 reads as follows: ‘The battalion having occupied a portion of the enemy’s fire trench on the 4 June, was engaged in digging communication trenches to a position in rear of it, on which they were consolidating the line.
		This Conspicuous Gallantry Medal has the only bar ever awarded which was gazetted on 29 October 1918 by which time Blore had been promoted to Acting Chief Petty Officer.
		The medal is suspended from a clasp and ribbon of equal stripes of blue, white and blue.
	www.nmm.ac.uk /collections/explore/object.cfm?ID=MED1860 (516 words)

	Groups 2
		Awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for action in HMS Kashmir during the Battle of Crete on 23 May 1941.
		Brownell was awarded the Military Medal in July 1916 for gallantry at Pozieres, and the Military Cross in January 1918 for his success as a fighter pilot with 45 Squadron in Italy.
		He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in May 1943 for the courage he displayed during an attack on Bochum, Germany, in which he was wounded.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-medals/groups2.htm (1123 words)

	ABC Western Australia » Anzac Day - Valour Medals
		The medals are made from the bronze of a Russian cannon captured during the campaign.
		In 1943 the CGM was extended to the Royal and Australian Air Forces with a different coloured ribbon, dark blue edges with central portion of pale blue.
		The George Medal dates from the same time as the George Cross and was initially intended for civilian acts of great bravery but has been awarded to military personnel in cases where a military decoration has not been considered appropriate.
	www.abc.net.au /wa/anzac/vmedals.htm (836 words)

	Conspicuous Gallantry Medal… (MED1095) - National Maritime Museum
		The medal is made of silver and has on its obverse the head of George VI, crowned with the legend: ‘GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX: F:D:INDIAE:IMP’.
		On the reverse is the royal crown above a laurel wreath tied with a bow enclosing the inscription, ‘FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY’.
		The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was originally instituted for the Crimean War only but was re-instituted in 1874.
	www.nmm.ac.uk /collections/explore/object.cfm?ID=MED1095 (238 words)

	Police Medal for Gallantry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A monetary award at half the rates established for the President's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry is authorized.
		For subsequent acts of gallantry, a bar may be awarded.
		In normal circumstances, no more than one hundred and seventy-five police gallantry medals may be awarded in any one year.
	faculty.winthrop.edu /haynese/india/medals/PMG.html (423 words)

	Distinguished Conduct Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The medal was instituted in 1854, during the Crimean War, to recognise gallantry within the other ranks.
		In the aftermath of the 1993 review of the honours system, as part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the DCM was discontinued (along with the award of the DSO for gallantry and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal).
		These three decorations were replaced by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, which now serves as the second level award for gallantry for all ranks across the whole armed forces.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Distinguished_Conduct_Medal (277 words)

	Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Naval) (CGM) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Originally awarded only for gallantry during the Crimean War, it was revived in 1874 to recognise heroism during the Ashantee War and has since been awarded, albeit sparingly, for other wars and campaigns.
		Both naval and RAF medals are identical, but the naval medal has a white ribbon with dark blue edges, whereas the RAF award has a pale blue ribbon with dark blue edges.
		On 13 August 1855, a modified MSM with the inscription: FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY was instituted for the Crimea War.
	homepages.tesco.net /~medals/cgm.htm (357 words)

	Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of Britain
		The 36-year-old British soldier was recommended for the gallantry medal by his commanding officers after he single-handedly held off enemy attackers in a two-hour gun battle when his unit was ambushed.
		Many English, Irish and Scottish troops were awarded medals for their role in the battle, but it was two soldiers from Edinburgh who were among the first recipients of the prestigious Victoria Cross for their valour and gallantry in the conflict.
		A medal won by a Scottish war hero, who became the victim of a mystery murder, is to go under the hammer.The Distinguished Conduct Medal, which was awarded to Corporal John Rogers for bravery in the Boer War, is expected to fetch up to £4000.
	www.geocities.com /dco700/Britain.htm (9985 words)

	Bomber Command Medals
		The medal which was a direct equivalent to the DSO but to NCO's was the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying).
		The first medal minted was taken off the mint by Lady Jill Harris the widow of Sir Arthur Harris who before his death in 1984 gave his permission and full backing to an unofficial medal being minted.
		The main issue to do with this medal is that to obtain a medal substantial evidence must be provided of service with Bomber Command, and that it is also available to the ground crew of Bomber Command whom the aircrew thought the world of.
	www.lancaster-archive.com /BC-Medals.html (1687 words)

	Gallantry medals; mostly Imperial system decorations
		The DCM is awarded for acts of gallantry which, though conspicuous, do not merit the award of the Victoria Cross.
		Founded by King George V in October 1914 as a junior award to the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for acts of gallantry by Petty Officers and men of the Royal Navy and NCO's and men of the Royal Marines.
		War medals and service decorations of any sort may be worn only by the person upon whom they were conferred, and in no case does the right to wear war or service medals, or their ribbons, devolve upon a widow, parent, son, daughter or any relative when the recipient is dead.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-medals/gallantry.htm (991 words)

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