Conspicuous Gallantry Medal GVThe Conspicuous Gallantry Medal GV._The first world war saw the greatest number of CGMs awarded (110) and the only bar ever awarded to the CGM was awarded to Arthur Robert Blore who had been awarded the CGM in Gallipoli and his bar in France. In 1921 the ribbon of the CGM was changed to have a broad central white stripe with dark blue edges, this helped distinguish it from the DSC when ribbons alone were being worn.

The second of two types awarded under George V

Army and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry in the air on non active operations

When the ribbon alone is worn a further replica in miniature is added

Sweden and Tunisia

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Awarded with a rosette if you qualified for a 2nd award

Pre 1954 Issue (BRITT:OMM)

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As in the First World War the majority of awards issued to foreign nationals were issued un-named

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