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  • George Medal
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  • The George Medal (GM) is the second level civil decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. The GM was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI. The medal is presented to those performing acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, the United Kingdom.
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precedence label
  • Order of Wear
Status
  • Currently awarded.
Name
  • The George Medal
Type
  • Civil decoration.
Caption
  • Obverse and reverse of the medal.
eligibility
  • Those performing acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, the United Kingdom.
awarded by
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Commonwealth
post-nominals
  • GM
Total
  • approx 2,122
higher
Established
  • 1940-09-24
Description
  • Silver disc, 36mm diameter.
Related
Image
  • 110
  • Ribbon bar of the George Medal
  • Ribbon of the GM and Bar
Lower
for
  • "... acts of great bravery."
abstract
  • The George Medal (GM) is the second level civil decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. The GM was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI. The medal is presented to those performing acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, the United Kingdom.
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