Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Obverse: Bust of King George V in naval uniform, orders and medals (L). Legend: "GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:". Reverse: A laurel wreath, tied with a bow, the royal crown above. Inscription: "FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLENTRY". Suspended from a clasp and white ribbon edged with blue, (before 1921 the ribbon was equal stripes of blue/white/blue). Inscription on edge: "SPECIMEN".
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Object details
| ID: | MED0406 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Gallantry award |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyon, William; Mackennal, Edgar Bertram |
| Date made: | 1910 |
| People: | King George V |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: x x x 36 mm |