Conspicuous Gallantry Medal GVI Collection_Full Size Medals replacement purposes and display
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Description
replacement purposes and display
The RNR Long Service Medal was instituted in 1908 and awarded to ratings and petty officers for 15 years service
The DROC clasp is always issued with this medal
Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-53
The Air Force Cross GV is a gallantry award instituted by King George V in 1918 and awarded for courage and devotion to duty whilst flying on non-operational service
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal GVI Collection_Full Size Medals replacement purposes and displayThe 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. No bars were awarded to the CGM