Medal, George Cross (GC): 1940 – Present

The GC is the highest gallantry award for civilians but also for military personnel whose actions would not normally be eligible to receive military awards, such as gallantry not in the face of the enemy.

The George Cross (GC) was created on 24 September 1940.

Medal, George Cross (GC): 1940 – Present  - High quality official replica George Cross (GC) for saleAt this time, during the height of the German aggression, there was a strong desire to reward the many acts of civilian courage. It was decided the George Cross and the George Medal would be instituted to recognize both civilian gallantry in the face of enemy action and brave deeds more generally.

(The George Medal was awarded for services not quite as outstanding as the George Cross.)

Eligibility and Criteria: The cross was awarded for an act of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger.

Description: It is a silver Geneva Cross, 1.8 inch wide. On the obverse, in the centre of the cross is a circular medallion showing St. George slaying the dragon and around this an annulus bearing the legend FOR GALLANTRY. On each limb of the cross, the Royal Cypher GVI forming a circle concentric with the medallion. The reverse is plain except for the naming. The garter blue ribbon is 1.5 inch wide.

Historical notes: The name, rank and service number (serial number for those not commissioned) and the date of notification in the London Gazette are shown on the reverse of the cross. There have been ten crosses awarded to Canadians; eight military, one Merchant Navy, and one civilian.

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